Ellen Key

Ellen Key was a Swedish writer and thinker born in 1849, known for her ideas on education, childhood, and gender equality. She believed that children should be nurtured in a loving, free environment that encourages their natural development. Key emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, creativity, and the need to rethink traditional methods of schooling and social roles. Her work inspired educational reform and shifted perspectives toward more humane approaches to raising children and structuring society. Ellen Key's ideas continue to influence discussions about education, family, and human rights today.