HIST 2250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Marie Antoinette, René Descartes, Upper Class
30 Mar 2018
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Women were so heavily excluded, in both historical accounts and in the minds of many, that some question if the french revolution really liberated women. Equality of sexes in terms of morality and reason. Womens education should be organized to prepare them for a monotonous and dependant life . Furies of hell, in the shape if the vilest of women . Critic of the french revolution and the way it was led by women. 1700 to 2400 women sutlers or vivandeers serving they french army. Sutler: offering food and alcohol for a price, often female companionship. The title of author" seemed ridiculous to her. Women argue over privileges that do not suit them". Women should not publicly display their talents. Economic problems: when the economy tanked, it harmed and caused issues of many people, grain became very expensive and the royal court suffered. Natural disasters: france was hit by natural disasters (floods, droughts, hailstorms) in 1788.
