Hanna Bieber-Böhm
Hanna Bieber-Böhm (6 February 1851 – 15 April 1910) was a German feminist and pioneer of social work. She established an organization to assist young women seeking work in Berlin and help protect them from becoming prostitutes, and founded a recreation home for women where they could also be trained in housework and gardening. She was in favor of combating prostitution through strong laws penalizing the clients of prostitutes.
Hanna Bieber-Böhm | |
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Born | Hanna Elmire Flora Böhm 6 February 1851 Glaubitten, East Prussia |
Died | 15 April 1910 59) Berlin, Germany | (aged
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Feminist, social worker |
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