The Declaration of Rights of Women and Citizen

Definition

This document, written by Olympe de Gouges in 1791, was a response to the French Revolution's Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. It argued for full legal, social and political equality between men and women.

Analogy

Think of this like an updated version of your school's code of conduct that includes rules ensuring equal treatment for all students, regardless of gender.

Related terms

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: A fundamental document during French revolution outlining individual rights as universal.

Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in 18th century Europe emphasizing reason, individualism, skepticism about religion, and reforming society using rationality.

Gender Equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.