Anita Augspurg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anita Augspurg
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Anita Augspurg
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| Born | 22 September 1857 Verden an der Aller, Germany |
| Died | 20 December 1943 (aged 86) Zurich, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Actress, lawyer, writer |
| Nationality | German |
| Subject | Feminism |
| Notable works | "Open Letter", 1905 |
| Partner | Lida Gustava Heymann |
Anita Theodora Johanna Sophie Augspurg (born September 22, 1857 – died December 20, 1943) was an important German woman. She was an actress, a writer, and a lawyer. Anita was also a strong activist for women's rights and peace. She worked hard to make the world a fairer place.
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Anita's Early Life and Education
Anita was the youngest daughter of a lawyer. She went to a special private school for girls. After school, she worked in her father's law office.
Anita also became a teacher. She passed tests to teach at a girls' school. She even qualified to be a gym teacher!
She loved acting too. Anita took acting classes and performed in plays. She toured with a theater group. This was her job for five years.
When her grandmother passed away, Anita received money. This helped her to be independent.
Becoming a Voice for Women
After acting, Anita moved to Munich with her friend, Sophia Goudstikker. In 1887, they opened a photography studio together. It was called Hofatelier Elvira.
Anita and Sophia had a unique style. They wore short hair and different clothes. They openly supported women's rights. This made some people criticize them.
But Anita's connections from acting helped her. Her studio became very popular. Even the royal family of Bavaria were her customers!
By 1890, Anita was very involved in the German women's movement. She often spoke in public about women's rights.
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Studying Law and Fighting for Rights
Anita wanted to do more for women. She decided to study law. She went to the University of Zurich in Switzerland. At that time, women in Germany could not easily go to university.
She was one of the first women to study law there. She even helped start an international group for female students. In 1897, she earned her law degree. She was the first woman in Germany to get a doctorate in law.
In 1895, Anita started writing for a newspaper called Die Frauenbewegung (The Women's Movement). She wrote about how women were treated unfairly.
In 1896, she went to a big meeting for women in Berlin. There, she met Lida Gustava Heymann. Lida became her lifelong partner and friend. They worked together on many important projects.
Working for Women's Voting Rights
Around 1900, Anita fought for women's rights in German law. She worked with friends like Minna Cauer. They asked for changes to marriage and family laws.
In 1905, Anita wrote a famous "Open Letter." In it, she suggested that women should have the choice to enter a "free marriage." This meant a marriage not controlled by old laws. Some people were very upset by this idea.
Anita and Lida Gustava Heymann worked hard for women's right to vote. They started groups for women's suffrage in cities like Hamburg and Bavaria.
Anita also wrote for magazines about women's voting rights. She shared her ideas about women's rights, democracy, and peace.
Promoting Peace During Wartime
During the First World War, Anita and Lida held secret meetings. They believed in peace. In 1915, they went to an International Congress of Women in the Netherlands. This meeting helped create the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Lida became a leader in this group.
They worked with others who wanted peace. Their goal was to stop wars. After the war, Anita became a member of the Bavarian parliament for a short time.
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Later Life and Exile
After 1922, women in Germany were finally allowed to practice law. Anita could now use her law degree. She continued to fight for peace and equality.
She was against all forms of unfair treatment. She wanted all nations to be independent. She also spoke out against hatred towards Jewish people and the rise of the Nazi party.
In 1933, the Nazi Party took power in Germany. Anita and Lida were on a trip outside Germany. They decided not to return. They were worried about what might happen to them. Years before, they had asked for Adolf Hitler to be removed from Bavaria.
The Nazis took their property in Germany. All their writings were lost. Anita and Lida lived in exile in Switzerland. They later moved to South America for a short time. But they returned to Zurich, Switzerland.
Anita Augspurg passed away in 1943. She died a few months after her partner, Lida. They are both buried in Zurich. Anita Augspurg was a brave woman who dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights and peace.
Images for kids
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"The woman and the state," a monthly magazine released by Dr. Anita Augspurg.
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See also
In Spanish: Anita Augspurg para niños
