Peggy Bette Women's Mobilization For War Summary

First, women contribute to the World War I. Although they are not respected by others, they still love Paris. According to the article, “Women’s Mobilization for War (France)” by Peggy Bette, the author explains the two parallel movements of French women, which are volunteer-based and remunerate. Bette says, “One was voluntary and spontaneous, emanating from the women themselves, and won the approval of the authorities and French society, since it called upon qualities of the feminine ideal.” In August 1914, when the men go to fright the war, women are full of hope to wait for their husband. At that time, most of the women are being volunteers. Red Cross is a good example to represent for it. Bette mentions that “About 120,000 French women