Question

What did the revolutionary government do to improve the condition of women in France?

Answer 1

The revolutionary government in the early years introduced several laws to improve the condition of women in France:
(i) State schools were created and schooling was made compulsory for all girls.
(ii) Women could no longer be forced to marry against their wishes.
(iii) Marriage was made into a contract, entered into freely and registered under civil law.
(iv) Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both women and men.
(v) Women could now train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses.