AMPLIFYING VOICES, SHAPING EXPERIENCE: THE FEMINIST QUESTS OF VIRGINIA WOOLF AND ŞİRİN TEKELİ.

This article aims to address a gap in feminist literature by comparing the lives, contributions, and social contexts of Virginia Woolf and Şirin Tekeli. Through the analysis of their works within cultural frameworks, it seeks to provide new insights into feminist thought, women's rights, and gender roles. The study highlights parallels between the gender norms of their respective eras and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. By first providing an overview of Woolf and Tekeli, the analysis focuses on historical and cultural transformations in order to understand the complexities of gender dynamics. It applies Woolf's concept of a "room of one's own" as a metaphor for women's intellectual and creative liberation. The study then transitions to Istanbul, focusing on Tekeli and the Women's Library and Information Center Foundation's efforts to challenge traditional gender norms and uncover hidden aspects of women's lives. In summary, this article enhances the understanding of gender dynamics by highlighting the interrelated nature of Woolf's and Tekeli's feminist endeavors and their commitment to advancing women's narratives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]