Virginia Woolf’s life reflects the societal constraints on women during the early 20th century. As a pioneering modernist writer, she faced gender discrimination that limited women's abilities to express themselves and secure independence. Her struggles with mental illness and the expectations of marriage and domesticity highlighted the challenges women faced in a patriarchal society. In works like "A Room of One's Own," Woolf articulated the necessity of space and freedom for women writers, demonstrating the significant impact societal limitations had on female creativity and expression.