Question

What role did the women play in bringing about important changes in French society?

Answer 1

Women, just like the Sans-culottes or the peasantry or the bourgeoisie played a significant role in bringing about the French Revolution. Their participation in a number of uprisings prior to 1789 and even after the revolution had taken place are considered significant aspects of the popular participation of the French Revolution. However, it was the ‘March to Versailles’ to get the king to sign the ‘The Declaration of the Rights of the Man’ that is considered to be the most significant event that marked the culmination of the revolution. At the same time, women were participating in the revolution indirectly by promoting and propagating modern ideas through societies, journals, pamphlets etc. Hence, it can be seen that women did in fact have a significant role to play during the French Revolution.