Konniyoor Meenakshi Amma
Konniyoor Meenakshi Amma (March 3, 1901 – August 28, 1980) was an educator and writer who was active in the socio-cultural scene of Kerala in the early 20th century.
Early life and education
[edit]She was born into a Nair family in Konniyoor.
Meenakshi Amma completed her schooling in Konni and Chengannur and pursued higher education in Thiruvananthapuram. She experimented with innovative methods in literature at that time.
Career
[edit]Meenakshi Amma became a social worker and educator who became the first woman in the district to obtain a postgraduate degree.
She had a teaching career in Thiruvananthapuram (1925–1956)[1] and was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi to engage in social work.[2] After retiring, she went back to Konniyoor and helped with infrastructure development, healthcare improvements, and access to electricity.
She was an author and translator of books including Atmabali, Pushpakam, and Neenda Nizhal.[3] The narrative of her book Neendazhingal is told through a sequence of letters.
Legacy
[edit]She was honoured with a library name in 1975.
Other writings
[edit]- Flower
- Self sacrifice
- Heroic warrior
References
[edit]- ^ "ക്ലാസ് മുറികളിൽ സ്നേഹമായും പ്രസംഗ വേദികളിൽ കനലായും..." Malayalam News. 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "വിവാഹം പൊതുപ്രവർത്തനത്തിന്റെ അവസാനമാകരുത്; ഗാന്ധിജിക്ക് വാക്ക് കൊടുത്ത പ്രഫ. കോന്നിയൂർ മീനാക്ഷിയമ്മ". വിവാഹം പൊതുപ്രവർത്തനത്തിന്റെ അവസാനമാകരുത്; ഗാന്ധിജിക്ക് വാക്ക് കൊടുത്ത പ്രഫ. കോന്നിയൂർ മീനാക്ഷിയമ്മ (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Tharakan, Prof K. M. Malayala Novel Sahithya Charithram - മലയാള നോവൽ സാഹിത്യചരിത്രം [Prof. K.M. Tharakan] (in Malayalam). Book Media. p. 259. ISBN 978-81-961949-2-5.