CONSTANTINOPLE—Turkish women are exhorted by the Constantinople daily, “The Republic,” not to adopt amidst all their new western practices, the Anglo-Saxon woman’s “soldierly stride.’’ The sheet devoted to women, a recent innovation of this newspaper, lays down the following rules as to the proper method of walking for the ladylike:
“Do not drag your set, but slide them gently along the pavement. Do not waddle from side to side or move your shoulders or swing your arms. Take short, dainty steps —a long stride is unlovely in women— and above all, don’t rush. Keep your eyes on a high point directly ahead of you and appear to see nothihg.”
Although the older generation of Turkish women Is not likely to infringe upon any of these precepts, the majority of younger women have declared open war on the traditional oriental method of strolling langurously through life. One of the most startling manifestations is the cross country race now being organized by the girls’ section of the Galata Serai sports’ club of Constantinople. It will be the first event of the kind for Moslem girls in the history of Turkey.
Douglas Daily Dispatch, Douglas, AZ, March 28, 1926