Roles Of Women In The Communist Manifesto By Karl Marx

The war between Aristocrats, Bourgeoisie, and Proletarians was stirred when Karl Marx produced the book The Communist Manifesto. The Communist Manifesto is both a reaction to the events of the French revolution and a reflection of industrialization and nationalism in 19th century Europe, in the sense that the Bourgeoisie are the sole issue. A few key ideas that will be discussed is Marx’ view of history, the French Revolution, the current state of affairs in Europe, the role gender played, as well as how his Manifesto envisions the role of women within the communist movement. The idea of liberalism is an idea that many have formed and that others fear. The idea of a life of freedom is a rich life to most, but to the aristocrats that are already living a free life, this is a scary thought to not be at the top of the food …show more content…
Men were the main gender in this revolution. The reason was because the The society of revolutionary republican women was made up of aristocrats and was demolished when the jacobins rose to power in the bourgeois revolution. Women were seen only as caretakers and of use for nothing else. Men were the only ones that got to vote and serve on any council. This put a women's role in more perspective as women were seen as less important. Although women are degraded in this time, the Rights of Women state that, “ woman is born free and lived equal to man in her rights” (Declaration of the Right of Woman- article 1). Also, One of the rights of man and of the citizen is that the source of freedom comes from the people and not a government or dictatorship (Declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen- article 3). The idea of liberalism and of a democracy floods the views and minds of so many during this time. This very article is the basis of the national assembly's purpose. This not only applied to males but females too. This declaration was the kick off to the french