Question

What role did women play during the revolutionary year in france? What were the measure taken by the revolutionary government to improve the status of women in france

Answer 1

Explanation:

• (i)In the beginning, the revolutionary government introduced some laws to improve the status of women in society. These were
• Schooling was made compulsory for all girls.
• Their fathers could no longer force them into marriage against their will.State schools were created and schooling was made compulsory for all girls.
• Women could no longer be forced to marry against their wishes.
• Marriage was made into a contract, entered into freely and registered under civil law.
• Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both women and men.
• Women could now train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses.

Answer 2

Answer:

 In the beginning, the revolutionary government introduced some laws to improve the status of women in society. These were (i) Schooling was made compulsory for all girls. (ii)Their fathers could no longer force them into marriage against their will. If they did so, they were punished. (iii) Marriage was made into a contract  entered into freely and it was registered under civil law. (iv) Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both men and women. (v) Women could train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses.

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