Harem Years

Harem Years refer to a period characterized by the prominence or influence of harems—private, often secluded spaces where queens, consorts, or female relatives resided in historical monarchies, especially in the Ottoman Empire. This term can also describe times when polygamous or gender-segregated arrangements were prevalent among ruling classes, often shaping political and social structures. It denotes an era emphasizing the roles and statuses of women within such household arrangements, reflecting cultural values around gender, power, and hierarchy during that time.