SOUTHERN WOMEN IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY: THE CHANGE OF POSITION AND PRESS ACTIVITIES

Abstract

In the early 20th century, French colonial governance and exploitation in the South, coupled with global ideological and social movements, significantly affected the lives of the local population. The French educational policy for women and the emergence of the national language press, particularly the women's press in the South, conferred upon women a new status. This article analyses the changes in the position and press activities of women in the South, drawing on comprehensive documents from national language press sources such as Nu Gioi Chung and Phu Nu Tan Van. The shift in position and involvement in communication through the press and publishing contributed to the formation of a new image of women in the South during the early 20th century, challenging the stereotypes of the previous society. Furthermore, it prompted proactive communication activities, leading to women's social interactions in the South encompassing participation in discussions on feminism, gender, and integration.