But the record was written almost exclusively by men until female literacy became widespread among upper-class women in the 17th century.

From then on it quickly became widespread amongst noble and upper-class women in France during the time.

The founders of the society included prominent upper-class women and social workers (note 6).

This is a time when upper-class professional black women are having a hard time finding a man.

Moreover, there is mention of a movement for Women's equality, at least among upper-class women.

It was not unusual for middle- and upper-class women to dress up two or three times a week.

She was an intelligent upper-class woman, and reasonably independent, but her husband's religion had decreed that women should know their place.

It's designed to display the uselessness of the upper-class woman.

The committees were generally chaired by upper-class women connected with the royal court.

This would start a movement among upper-class women to abandon the burqu' and move around the city without the cover.