The Awakening (1899) is Kate Chopin's brilliant novel about a young woman who grapples with self-discovery and ultimately faces the repercussions of asserting her independence.

Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll’s House (1879) explores a woman's confined role in the nineteenth century and the devastating impact these restrictions have on her marriage.

Kate Millet’s Sexual Politics (1969) delves into the history and mechanisms of feminism.

Shaw’s Major Barbara (1905) addresses political and social issues akin to those in Mrs. Warren’s Profession.