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545. The French Revolution: The First Feminist (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Women and the French Revolution

This chapter explores the pivotal role of women during the French Revolution, focusing on figures like the Fernig sisters and Olympe de Gouges, who fought for recognition and rights in a patriarchal society. It examines the contradictions of revolutionary ideals regarding gender equality and the societal resistance to women's involvement in public life and governance. The narrative highlights the complexities of women's suffrage, the influence of male philosophers, and the dynamic interplay between advocacy and societal norms during this tumultuous period.

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