USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In its preamble and its 17 articles, it sets out the “natural and inalienable” rights, which are freedom, ownership, security, resistance to oppression; it recognizes equality before the law and the justice system, and affirms the principle of separation of powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -It called for the destruction of aristocratic privileges by proclaiming an end to feudalism and to exemptions from taxation, freedom and equal rights for all “Men", and access to public office based on talent. The monarchy was restricted, and all citizens were to have the right to take part in the legislative process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gender equality was not, associated with the document declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. The constitution of 1791 began with declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Women, slaves, youth, and foreigners were excluded. Tensions arose between active and passive citizens throughout the Revolution and the question of women’s rights emerged as particularly prominent.