What was the role of women in the revolution?

The role of women during the revolution was not one of the main topics in the primary sources. Women were, of course, a part of the revolution as much as men were, but it was not shown as important as the men of the revolution. However, one primary source was solely on the women Olympe De Gouges, a playwright and “intellectual force before the French revolution. She is a huge advocate for abolition and was executed for her politics and activism. The ” Preface to The Slavery of the Blacks” was a play she wrote and highlighted the struggles of slaves and how slavery is cruel and inhumane.