Begum Rokeya
Social worker and author promoting women's rights
Born
1880
145 years ago
Died
December 9th, 1932
92 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Bangladesh
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A prominent social worker and writer, she advocated for women's education and empowerment in Bengal in the early 20th century. The establishment of the first Muslim women's school, Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School, marked a significant achievement in promoting female education. Her literary works often highlighted issues of gender inequality and societal norms, with the story 'Sultana's Dream' presenting a vision of a utopian world led by women. Through both educational reforms and her writings, she emphasized the importance of women's participation in society.
Founded Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School
Wrote 'Sultana's Dream', a feminist utopian story
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