Virginia Woolf was instrumental in establishing women's representation in the arts and sciences, especially through her work in the early 20th century. She was a key figure in the modernist literary movement and an advocate for women's rights. Woolf's landmark essay, "A Room of One's Own," emphasized the need for women to have their own space to create and access education, thus empowering women in creative fields. Her efforts influenced not only literature but also the broader perception of women's roles in intellectual and artistic domains.