WOMEN OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
Women during the French Revolution were treated differently from the men. Rousseau believed that women should take an active role in the family by taking care of the homes, breastfeeding and educating their children, but should not take active positions outside their homes. However, on October 5, 1789, women started standing up for their rights by gathering and talking amongst themselves then later on marching in the event known as the Women's March on Versailles or the October March. The main goal of the march was to revolt against the overpriced bread prices. By February of 1793, the Society of Revolutionary Republican Women, founded by Pauline Leon, was formed. This was a political club that, though only lasted for five months, brought into light several controversial points about women and political and sexual equality. In July of 1974, women revolted more and were seen as a serious threat by the government. After the French Revolution, although they failed to achieve political freedom, they did gain more identity. Gender became more relevant and women were seen as a source of strength and difference.
Women during the French Revolution were treated differently from the men. Rousseau believed that women should take an active role in the family by taking care of the homes, breastfeeding and educating their children, but should not take active positions outside their homes. However, on October 5, 1789, women started standing up for their rights by gathering and talking amongst themselves then later on marching in the event known as the Women's March on Versailles or the October March. The main goal of the march was to revolt against the overpriced bread prices. By February of 1793, the Society of Revolutionary Republican Women, founded by Pauline Leon, was formed. This was a political club that, though only lasted for five months, brought into light several controversial points about women and political and sexual equality. In July of 1974, women revolted more and were seen as a serious threat by the government. After the French Revolution, although they failed to achieve political freedom, they did gain more identity. Gender became more relevant and women were seen as a source of strength and difference.
References:
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
www.people.usd.edu/~clehmann/HWB/hwb_r/Womenrev.html
www.chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/chap5a.html
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_who_led_a_revolt_or_rebellion
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Revolution
www.people.usd.edu/~clehmann/HWB/hwb_r/Womenrev.html
www.chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/chap5a.html
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_who_led_a_revolt_or_rebellion
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