The article explores how women have been portrayed in Turkish literature from 1922 to 1979. It looks at whether women are shown as inferior due to their gender or because of societal limitations. The study delves into themes like honor, shame, and female sexuality, and examines women in various roles from traditional to revolutionary. Some works challenge old ideas about women and highlight their struggles for equality and independence. The fear of women's changing roles in society is a common theme, but there are also depictions of strong female leaders and everyday women fighting for their rights.