Widow remarriage:
        The next step was equally revolutionary. During those days marriages were arranged between young girls and old men. Men used to die of old age or some sickness and the girls they had married were left widows. The heads of the widows were shaved and the widows were compelled by society to lead an ascetic life. Savitribai and Jyotiba were moved by the plight of such widows and castigated the barbers. They organized a strike of barbers and persuaded them not to shave the heads of widows. This was the first strike of its kind. They also fought against all forms of social prejudices. They were moved to see the untouchables who were refused drinking water meant for the upper caste. Both Jyotiba and Savitribai opened up their reservoir of water to the untouchables in the precincts of their house.

Social reforms:
        Savitribai was not only involved in educational activities of Jyotirao but also in every social struggle that he launched. Once Jyotiba stopped a pregnant lady from committing suicide, promising her to give her child his name after it was born. Savitribai readily accepted the lady in her house and willingly assured to help her deliver the child. Savitribai and Jyotiba later on adopted this child who then grew up to become a doctor. For the women who were exploited and deserted delivery home called "Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha" was set up.

       Jyotiba and Savitribai were also opposed to idolatry and championed the cause of peasants and workers. They faced social isolation and vicious attacks from people whom they questioned. After his demise, Savitribai took over the responsibility of Satya Shodhak Samaj, founded by Jyotiba. She presided over meetings and guided workers. In 1868 she welcomed untouchables to take water from her well. 

Death:
       She worked relentlessly for the victims of plague, where she organized camps for poor children. It is said that she used to feed two thousand children every day during the epidemic. By a strange irony, she herself was struck by the disease while nursing a sick child and died.

Legacy:
        Savitribai's poems and other writings are still an inspiration to others. Two books of her poems were published, Kavya Phule and Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar.

        Recently the Maharashtra government started an award in her name for Women Who Work for Social Causes. On her death anniversary in 1998, a postage stamp was released by the Department of Post and Telegraph to honour Savitribai's contribution.