NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 1
Social Science Class 9 History
The French Revolution 1
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 5
Would you agree with the view that the message of universal rights was beset with contradictions? Explain.
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1. Selective Rights Application: Universal rights were initially granted to specific groups, excluding women, the poor, and minorities.
2. Authoritarian Measures: Despite advocating for liberty, the revolution used authoritarian tactics like the Reign of Terror, contradicting proclaimed values.
3. Exclusion of Women: Women, despite participation, were denied rights like suffrage, showcasing a contradiction in rhetoric and practice.
4. Slavery and Colonialism: The revolution didn’t abolish slavery in colonies, contradicting the ideals of equality and freedom.
5. Religious Freedom Challenges: Measures against religious practices contradicted the proclaimed ideals of religious freedom.
6. Class Struggles: Power struggles amid reforms led to contradictions in implementing social equality.
The major contradiction in the message of universal rights as per the French Constitution of 1791 was the total ignorance of women. All rights were given to men. Apart from that the presence of huge number of people as passive citizens, without voting rights, was like not putting into practice what you preach. In other words it can be said that although the declaration of universal rights was a good starting point but it left much to be desired.
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