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English Notes → Mustafa Kamal of Turkey
by Wilfrid F.Castle
12. Describe the reforms introduced by Mustafa Kamal with reference to (1) The position of women (2) Removal of illiteracy (3) Change in dresses (4) Adoption of the Roman script (5) The industrial & economic development.
13. Sum up in a few sentences the work of Mustafa Kamal as a great nation-builder.
The position of women
Mustafa Kamal stressed the importance of women. He declared that women would be educated same as men. He ended veil for women. He gave them equal rights and importance.
Removal of illiteracy
Mustafa Kamal took special steps for the removal of illiteracy in the country. He introduced educational reforms on a large scale. He made education compulsory both for men and women.
Change in dresses
Mustafa Kamal brought changes in the national dress. He made wearing of hats compulsory. He ended head dress for women.
Adoption of the Roman script
Mustafa Kamal ordered the use of Roman script. He ended old Arabic script which was difficult. He wanted to modernize the education system of the country.
The industrial & economic development
Mustafa Kamal developed his country industrially and economically. He re-organized banking system. He set up heavy industries. He introduced useful economic reforms and policies. Turkey became an advanced country in a short time.