De l'alcôve à l'arène

Synopsis of De l'alcôve à l'arène

«De l'alcôve à l'arène: Nouveau regard sur les Françaises» is the historical essay by Michèle Sarde (R. Laffont, paperback, 563 pages, in French).

Historical essay that revisits the condition of women in France: their social evolution, the weight of traditions and the contribution of feminism, with special attention to the 20th century. Sarde analyses the shift from the private to the public sphere throughout French history.

Published in 2007, the volume includes bibliographic references (pp. 543-553) and an index.

For readers interested in the history of women, feminism and French society of the 20th century.