Question

Explain the condition of women in France before and after the French revolution

Answer 1

The French Revolution was a time of social and political upheaval in France and its colonies that began in 1789 and ended in 1799. Inspired by liberal and radical ideas, Its overthrow of the Monarchy influenced the decline of absolute Monarchies in other parts of Europe.

Conditions of women before the French Revolution

The following were the conditions of women before the French Revolution:

• Women were considered socially inferior to men. There was no access to education except for the women from the first and second estates.
• Small jobs such as selling fruits, flowers, etc were assigned to women from third estates.

Conditions of women after the French Revolution

The following were the conditions of women after the French Revolution:

• Women were still considered passive citizens and were not granted political rights.
• The right to vote was given only after 1946.

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