“The Modern Woman” by Y. A Basat (La Alvorada, Ruse 1899): The Sefardi woman and her obligations in the new society

Abstract

In this essay a Judeospanish press report issued in the magazine La Alvorada (Ruse 1899) by Y. A Basat is presented and contextualized. The aforementioned report, headlined «The Modern Woman», is a reliable written witness of the discussions round the role played by women that broke out in the Sefardi world from the late 19th century. The women upbringing and the promotion of the welfare female societies as well became at the moment central questions in the social debate.