Anne Boleyn: a 16th-century feminist?
Can Anne Boleyn be considered a feminist? While the word 'feminism' may not have existed in the 16th century, the concept of equality between the sexes was very much a subject of debate at the time, says historian Alison Weir
Here, the author of Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession considers Anne’s early years spent in Europe and the many influences on her, from female rulers and thinkers to cultural debates…
In recent years, Anne Boleyn has acquired almost celebrity status. Henry VIII’s second wife has become many things to many people, and, in the process, controversial. When I asked readers on Facebook why they admired her, the overwhelming response was that they revered her as a feminist icon. This rather surprised me, as feminism was an unknown concept in early Tudor England.
https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-boleyn-a-16th-century-feminist/