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Olga Ossani

Italian writer and feminist (1875-1962) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Olga Ossani
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Olga Ossani (May 24, 1857 - February 11, 1933) was an Italian journalist, writer, and women's rights activist.[1] She is considered one of the pioneering female journalists in Italy.

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Career

Ossani made her mark as one of Italy's first female journalists, breaking ground in a male-dominated field. She was involved in editing La vita, a Roman newspaper with a pro-suffrage stance, alongside her husband Luigi Lodi.[2]

In addition to her journalistic work, Ossani was also known as a writer. She contributed to the growing body of literature produced by Italian women writers in the post-unification period.

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Activism and feminism

Ossani was part of a network of women who challenged traditional constructions of femininity in early 20th-century Italy. Along with figures like Sibilla Aleramo, Maria Montessori, and Eleonora Duse, she advocated for women's right to pursue professional ambitions and artistic endeavors.[3]

During a cholera outbreak in Naples in 1884, she volunteered to the Croce Bianca (White Cross) to help out the victims.[4]

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