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       Which laws were made to improve the status of women in the French society?       Or Discuss any four steps taken by the revolutionary government of France for improving the lives of women.    Or State any five laws introduced by the revolutionary government in France that helped to improve the lives of women.

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                  In the beginning, the revolutionary government introduced some laws to improve the status of women in society. These were (i) Schooling was made compulsory for all girls. (ii)Their fathers could no longer force them into marriage against their will. If they did so, they were punished. (iii) Marriage was made into a contract  entered into freely and it was registered under civil law. (iv) Divorce was made legal and could be applied for by both men and women. (v) Women could train for jobs, could become artists or run small businesses.