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The article discusses the writings of journalist Kaethe Schirmacher, with a particular focus on her writings composed in Paris, France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author critiques Schirmacher's omission from the historiography of French women's journalism. It is suggested that Schirmacher's writings demonstrate her knowledgeable and radical views on women's education, careers, and legal status.

This article discusses the contributions of Ghénia Avril de Sainte-Croix (1855-1939), a very important early twentieth-century French feminist, to the campaigns against regulated prostitution. Savioz, as she was known before her marriage in 1900 to Francois Avril, became a great admirer of the work of Josephine Butler and carried on her campaigns not only in France and in international congresses, but also at the League of Nations, following World War I. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Explores the sexual politics of French Revolutionary historiography. Women's relationship with the Revolution; Details of women's activism in revolutionary affairs; Participation of women in sociopolitical life.

Presents reflections on the publishing crisis in French history. Problem with the lack of market for scholarly books in France; Average number of copies sold from the Restoration period to 1918; Proposed solutions to the crisis.

Reports that the inferior legal and moral status of women was the root cause of decline in the population of France during the 19th century. Depiction of the link between feminism and depopulation through literary works; Impact of solidarism, the political doctrine on the position of women in society; Emphasis on motherhood by Republican feminists.

Investigates the changes in the secular public secondary education of girls in third republic of France. Goal of the secondary education for girls; Information on the law that established the lycées and colléges for young French women; Opinion of Hubertine Auclert, a champion of woman suffrage and women's rights to work, to S&eacutele law.