The then-Governor-General of India was determined to push for reform. He told the Indians, "I respect your tradition of burning widows, but you must also respect the tradition of those who organize such burnings." In practice, the Governor-General introduced the famous law prohibiting widow burial, classifying the organization and participation in the burning of widows as intentional homicide. The Governor-General's logic was simple: you Indians…
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The then-Governor-General of India was determined to push for reform. He told the Indians, "I respect your tradition of burning widows, but you must also respect the tradition of those who organize such burnings." In practice, the Governor-General introduced the famous law prohibiting widow burial, classifying the organization and participation in the burning of widows as intentional homicide. The Governor-General's logic was simple: you Indians…