The book "History of the status of women in different eras and peoples: Volume 1 (of 2). Women of Asia and Africa" by author Lydia Maria Child is a study that examines women's rights, responsibilities and status in societies of different regions of the world. The first volume examines women in Asian and African cultures, analyzing their roles, social status, influence on society, and more. In this book, the author examines in detail the historical facts and events related to the women's issue, revealing the diversity of ideas about femininity, rituals and traditions that developed in the respective regions. The book is an important source for understanding the evolution of attitudes towards women in different cultures and eras and provides an opportunity to better understand contemporary issues of gender equality in the context of history. "History of the status of women in different eras and peoples" is a deep study that not only expands our knowledge about the role of women in society, but also prompts us to think about the importance of gender issues in the past and the present.