Rousseau's Argument on Subservience of Women See Faith, ibid. To please men, to be useful to them . . . Recall that he was one of the great philosophers of the Engligtenment in 18th Century France. Faith then illustrates the contradiction in Rousseau's reasoning when he suggests that those naturally born to serve men must be trained in providing that service. This enforced subservience of women was supported by laws that permitted the man absolute control, including abusive behavior within the private sphere .
Women are naturally subservient.
They should be trained to serve well. The Enlightenment sought universal answers to equality and justice through democracy and the free will of men.