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Women played a significant role in the French Revolution through their participation in uprisings and protests. However, prior to 1789 women had no political rights and were seen as "passive citizens" meant to rely on men. Their grievances included economic issues like rising food prices. Working class women began participating directly in popular revolutionary movements to voice complaints. While some elite women were influenced by Enlightenment ideas, full equality and citizenship were still denied to wom

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AnabilMahanta

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