Abstract:
In this article the author examines the participation
of women in the Paris Commune. Who were
they? What role was played by the anarquist
revolutionary Luise Michel? What was the
participation of the socialist Elizabeth Dimitrieff,
sent by the International Workers’ Association?
What was the significance of the Commune for
women’s struggles for their rights? Beyond making
femininst demands, the women of the Commune
set up barricades against the bourgeoisie,
demonstrating the class character of their
struggles.
Keywords: Paris Commune. Women workers.
Revolution.
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