Direct and Indirect Effects of Feminist Actions on Women\u27s Rights in France

This study is divided into several parts, the first of which deals with the successes and weaknesses of the French women\u27s movement. The second part will focus on the progress and shortcomings of governmental policies which concern women\u27s rights. This will be followed by an analysis of women\u27s participation in national government. Finally I will show that, overall, the advances in women\u27s rights in France since the 1960s outweigh the setbacks. If we consider their achievements within their cultural context, French women have been successful in overcoming enormous social, legal and political obstacle