The role of women in French society has undergone significant changes over time. Historically, women’s roles were largely confined to domestic duties and child-rearing, with limited access to education and professional opportunities.

The French Revolution ignited a conversation about women’s rights, leading to gradual changes. Over the 19th and 20th centuries, women gained the right to vote, access to higher education, and entry into the workforce.

So, I’m looking at the lives of three extraordinary women in French history and telling their stories. Their tales are fascinating and full of endurance and survival against the odds.

They are role models in a way we don’t have in today’s society. Are their names instantly recognisable? I’ll let you be the judge.

For full notes and details on today’s episode, follow the links below:

• 3 Famous Women In French History

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