Why did Olympe de Gouges change her position from one of abolitionist to that of feminist?
a) Her plays and essays on slavery were largely ignored, but she believed her position as a woman could help her capitalize on French revolutionary values.
b) Because the French Revolution did not free the slaves, she turned her sights to something more achievable.
Consider This: In her postscript to the Declaration of the Rights of Woman, Gouges wrote: “Women, Wake up! . . . recognize your rights. . . .” See 6.6: Narrative: A Woman’s Rights.
c) Mostly Gouges wanted public attention and decided that feminism was the most likely means of achieving it.
Consider This: In her postscript to the Declaration of the Rights of Woman, Gouges wrote: “Women, Wake up! . . . recognize your rights. . . .” See 6.6: Narrative: A Woman’s Rights.
d) Gouges hoped to die a martyr’s death and ridiculing the Revolution during the Terror was the best way to achieve this.
Consider This: In her postscript to the Declaration of the Rights of Woman, Gouges wrote: “Women, Wake up! . . . recognize your rights. . . .” See 6.6: Narrative: A Woman’s Rights.
a) Her plays and essays on slavery were largely ignored, but she believed her position as a woman could help her capitalize on French revolutionary values.
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