Women’s Involvement in Revolutionary Wars: The Case of Algeria (1954-1962) and America (1775-1783)
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2022
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Amina BOUAZIZ
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The present study investigates women’s involvement in Revolutionary Wars; American and
Algerian. The study compares the two cases; American and Algerian in the period that
preceded the Revolutionary Wars and during the Revolutions with a focus on the status of
women; their education, marriage, and legal status. It also sheds light on women’s reactions to
the colonization of their countries, and the different roles they played during the
Revolutionary War of America (1775-1783) and the Revolutionary War of Algeria (1954-
1962). This study compares American and Algerian women in terms of their status before the
Revolutionary War of each country and their contribution to the victory of their countries.
Methods used to accomplish this study were; historical research to investigate the main
historical events during the colonial period of each country, and the events leading up to the
Revolutionary Wars of both countries. Comparative history was used as the main method to
compare American and Algerian women's status, roles, and contributions to the obtainment of
independence of each country. Structured interviews were conducted with 20 Algerian
women (Mujahidat). The analysis of data from both cases showed many similarities in the
lives of American and Algerian women during the colonial period of each country, and even
during the Revolutionary War. The analysis of the results from the two cases revealed that
there are even differences between the two cases.