During the Ottoman Empire period, the life-style of the people was influenced by both western and eastern cultures. Socialization formed a part of the culture. A unique characteristic of the lifestyle was that it was fragmented. Coffee shops played an important role in social activities of the people.

The coffee house was a place which brought together people from different social classes. The first coffee house is said to have opened in 1473 in Istanbul. Hammam or Baths played a crucial role in the Ottoman culture. Baths were regarded as places for social get-togethers.

Millets or the religious groups formed an essential part of the Ottoman social structure. These groups were responsible for holding the people together as the population of the Empire comprised of people following varied religions and cultures.

The millets which established by having their own religious laws, traditions and language were protected by the sultan. Slavery was part of the Ottoman society and until 1908, women were sold as slaves. Education was given to the children belonging to the wealthy class and the Ottoman classical music was a part of this education.

The women in the Ottoman period were veiled. In the latter years of the Ottoman period women were given freedom and were allowed to work as teachers and as industrial workers. The mothers of the sultans played a significant role in deciding the furture of the Empire when they were required to take charge of the Empire. Harem was the resting place for the royal women. It included the wives of the suktan, their children and other female relatives.

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