Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American writer and social reformer born on July 3, 1860. She is best known for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," which explores themes of mental health and women's oppression. Gilman advocated for women's rights and economic independence, emphasizing the importance of women's roles in society. In addition to her fiction, Gilman wrote essays and books on social issues, including Women and Economics, where she argued for women's economic freedom. Her work contributed to the early feminist movement, and she remains an influential figure in discussions about gender and mental health. Gilman passed away on August 17, 1935.