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The Enlightenment and Women's Rights
This chapter explores the Enlightenment period and its influence on ideas about women's rights. It discusses influential figures such as Leibniz and John Locke who challenged old beliefs and advocated for evidence-based thinking, while also highlighting the persistence of racism and exclusion of women. The chapter also touches on the debates and struggles surrounding women's rights during the American and French revolutions.