The struggle of Syrian women during the French Mandate

Abstract

The research deals with the role of Syrian women during the French Mandate. Syrian women did not neglect the revolutions and associations, but tried and made all efforts to get rid of the French Mandate. The Syrian woman stood with the man and supported him in his wars against the French colonialist. In addition to the associations that it founded until independence was achieved in 1946, many politicians supported the participation of women in political and social life, as Syrian women had a great role, whether during the Ottoman era, the Faisal era, or during the mandate, as they actively participated with Her brother, the man, was in the fight against French colonialism and demanded freedom and independence like men. She also participated socially through forums and associations in the fight against colonialism or through education, which she considered a weapon in the face of the French enemy until Syria gained its independence in 1946, in which Syrian women had a role in that.