Cornelia’s mother was often consulted by local women about social problems, an experience that would later influence Cornelia’s career.Ĭornelia’s father, Sorabji Kharsedji, was a Parsi (Indian-born Zoroastrian) but converted to Christianity in his teens and served as a missionary, educator, and translator for the Bishop of Bombay. Her children were raised with British customs and grew up surrounded by diverse cultures. Franscina established several schools for Parsi, Hindu and Muslim children in Pune. Her mother, Franscina Santya Ford, was born Hindu and after being orphaned was adopted and raised by a British military couple. Her career path was heavily influenced by her parents, who advocated for her and her seven siblings to become leaders in education and social welfare. The story of Perveen Mistry, a Parsi woman who is the only female lawyer in 1920s Bombay, was partially inspired by a real historical figure, Cornelia Sorabji.Ĭornelia Sorabji was born in 1866 in Nasik, India.
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