Historical Events tagged with "activism"
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Olympe de Gouges is Guillotined for Activism
Olympe de Gouges, a prominent playwright and feminist, was executed by guillotine in Paris for her outspoken views and advocacy for women's rights. Known for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen, de Gouges faced accusations of counter-revolutionary activities amidst the turbulent times of the French Revolution. Her execution marks a significant moment in the struggle for gender equality and free expression during a period that emphasized radical social change.
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Olympe de Gouges authored the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen as a response to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. This document was written to advocate for women's rights and equality in the new French Republic. It challenged the exclusion of women from the revolutionary principles that promoted liberty and equality for all citizens. The declaration was published in Paris, making a bold statement that women's rights were integral to the revolutionary cause, calling for their inclusion in civic life and legal recognition.
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