Händlerinnen
Händlerinnen is a German term that translates to "female merchants" or "female traders." Historically, the term has been used to describe women who engaged in commerce, buying and selling goods. The role of Händlerinnen varied across different time periods and geographical locations, reflecting societal norms and economic opportunities available to women.
In many pre-industrial societies, women were often involved in trade, particularly in local markets or through
As economies evolved and formal trade structures developed, the visibility and types of businesses operated by