Introduction
Olympe de Gouges was among the first women in history to fight for the rights of women. The events occurred during the 18th century when women were supposed to stay at home and look after their children and the husbands. She engaged herself in politics during the time when there was political tension in France and during the French revolution. Gouges joined women’s rights groups such as the Society of Republican and Revolutionary Women (Annie). These groups were fighting for the rights of women in the society. Olympe de Gouges impacted women by educating them that they have Continue reading...