Differences between constitution drafted by the national assembly and the one drafted by olympe de gouges
Constitution drafted by National Assembly |
Constitution drafted by Olympe De Gouges |
a. The Constitution drafted by the National Assembly began with the Declaration of rights of a Man and citizen and provided for certain inalienable and natural rights to its citizens like right to life,liberty. | The Constitution by Olympe De Gouges began with the Declaration of rights of the Woman and citizen and gave recognition to the rights of a Woman. |
b. The constitution limited the powers of the monarch, provided for separation of powers among the three organs of the government but most importantly it accorded recognition to the rights of a man | The constitution accepts man and women as equal citizens and that they must be treated in par. |
c. The constitution drafted by National Assembly regards women as passive citizens, it does not allow for their participation in the political affairs. | The Constitution regards women as active citizens like men , with equal participation in the governance of the country. |