New Woman refers to independent women seeking life changes. Term first used by Sara Grand and later by Maria Louisa Rame. Henry James popularized term for American expatriates in Europe. Movement influenced by 19th-century suffragette movement
Born in London in 1759 to a poor family with limited education opportunities. Received a good command of Bible and ancient philosophers through Thomas Taylor. Worked as a lady's companion, schoolteacher, and governess
Founded in late 1918 by İnas Darülfünunu students and graduates. Headed by Naciye Faham Hanım, Secretary General by Aliye Esad Hanım. Aimed to educate women physically and mentally. Planned to establish library, museum, laboratory and workshops
Victorian women were confined to domestic roles and family obligations. Society categorized women as "Angel in the House" or "Fallen Woman". Queen Victoria epitomized domesticity as the foundation of womanhood
1980 Italian fantasy comedy-drama directed by Federico Fellini. Marcello Mastroianni plays Snàporaz, a man confronting his attitudes towards women. Film follows Snàporaz through various spaces to feminist convention. Story ends with Snàporaz waking up on train, realizing it's a nightmare