Halide Nusret Zorlutuna's ideas about religion, society and education

Halide Nusret Zorlutuna, the mother of "Ümmü'l-Muharrirat" women writers, whose mother lived during the period when the society experienced economic, social and political changes is one of the representatives of the Turkish Literature with the types of works including poetry, novel and article. She is an important writer and lecturer who witnessed the foundation of Turkish Republic just new founded in Anatolia and the later part of Ottoman Empire. The writer who witnessed the difficulties that the country suffered sacrificed himself a lot in the field of education, literature and social life in order to build the future of the country. When combined a social phenomenon with education the close relationship between literature and society, it will be easier to set up the future of the society. Halide Nusret Zorlutuna is one of our assets who combined these three significant elements in her works and education life. Halide Nusret, who also worked as a teacher, shed light to our day with her writings by using her experiences. She applied in her works to the characteristics such as moral person, a good education which have to be available in a teacher. Moreover, she stressed the subjects such as the relationship between teacher and student, religious and moral youth and national feelings, an elevated society. She, in particular, insisted on child education. In addition, her ideas on university education, foreign schools, religious education and school education in her works draw attention. In conclusion, it will be only fair to say that Halide Nusret Zorlutuna led to both our literature world and education through her works and the services she did. Key Words: Halide Nusret Zorlutuna, Education, Religion, Society