Women were disappointed with the French Constitution of 1791 A.D. because they were reduced to a status of passive citizens. But they continued with their demands of right to vote, to be elected to the Assembly and to hold political office. Only then, their interests would be represented in the new government.
Laws made by the Revolutionary Government. For bringing change in the lives of females, revolutionary government brought many reforms :
- Schooling was made compulsory for all girls.
- Now their fathers could no longer force them to marry against their will. Marriage was made a contract entered into freely and registered under civil law.
- Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both women and men.
- Women could now train for jobs, could become artists or run small business.
