The Image of the Iraqi Woman in Literary Prose in the Abbasid Era (132 AH – 750 CE)

Abstract

One of the most prominent characteristics of the Abbasid woman is her respect, self-esteem, and boldness, and with these qualities she was able to confront anyone who tries to harm her or undermine her dignity. Among the free women were those who rejected injustice, stood up to the caliphs, and expressed their opinion without fear or anxiety, with all dignity and solemnity. The problematic of the research was the statement of the role played by women in the Abbasid era, and we also explained the achievements of women in literature. As for the objectives of the research, they are summed up in showing the importance of women in the life of men and their ability to influence their decisions in changing the course of events, as well as showing the strength and personality of women and their attempt to prove their existence. The researcher followed the historical approach of this study, to search for the achievements of women in the Abbasid era, and we have reached results, the most prominent of which is that women in the Abbasid era have contributed effectively and influential to the literary renaissance of their era, and they had an imprint and a share that no one can deny in the literary production. And in encouraging those who have the talent and ability to produce literature.