Olympe de Gouges
Definition
Olympe de Gouges was a French playwright and political activist whose feminist writings reached prominence during the French Revolution. She is best known for her "Declaration of Rights of Woman" (1791).
Analogy
Imagine Olympe de Gouges as an early version of Malala Yousafzai - both are strong women who stood up for gender equality despite facing great opposition.
Related terms
Feminism: The belief in social, economic, and political equality between genders.
The Reign Of Terror (1793–94): A period during French revolution marked by mass executions.
Jacobins Club: A revolutionary political club formed mainly by middle class lawyers or intellectuals.
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- What impact did Olympe de Gouges’ “Declaration of Rights of Woman” have on gender discourse during French Revolution?
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