Way into a male domain

When the Styrian court became female

Helga Wittmann would still like to go to trial today.(Bild: Erwin Scheriau / KRONE)

It has only been a good 50 years since Dr. Helga Wittmann became the first woman judge in Styria. Discrimination, insults, unfair examinations: The path into the male domain was rocky. How the pioneer nevertheless made her way.

From an early age, the now 76-year-old Styrian Helga Wittmann wanted to become a judge. She pursued this path with determination. But obstacles were repeatedly placed in her way. Why? "Because I'm a woman," is her answer in an interview with the "Krone" newspaper.