11 . The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the most precious of the rights of woman , since this liberty assures the recognition of children by their fathers . Every citizeness may therefore say freely , I am the mother of your child ; a barbarous prejudice [ against unmarried women having children ] should not force her to hide the truth , so long as responsibility is accepted for any abuse of this liberty in cases determined by the law [ women are not allowed to lie about the paternity of their children ].
12 . The safeguard of the rights of woman and the citizeness requires public powers . These powers are instituted for the advantage of all and not for the private benefit of those to whom they are entrusted .
13 . For maintenance of public authority and for expenses of administration , taxation of women and men is equal ; she takes part in all forced labor service , in all painful tasks ; she must therefore have the same proportion in the distribution of places , employments , offices , dignities , and in industry .
14 . The citizenesses and citizens have the right , by themselves or through their representatives , to have demonstrated to them the necessity of public taxes . The citizenesses can only agree to them upon admission of an equal division , not only in wealth , but also in the public administration , and to determine the means of apportionment , assessment , and collection , and the duration of the taxes .
15 . The mass of women , joining with men in paying taxes , have the right to hold accountable every public agent of the administration .
16 . Any society in which the guarantee of rights is not assured or the separation of powers not settled has no constitution . The constitution is null and void if the majority of individuals composing the nation has not cooperated in its drafting .
17 . Property belongs to both sexes whether united or separated ; it is for each of them an inviolable and sacred right , and no one may be deprived of it as a true patrimony of nature , except when public necessity , certified by law , obviously requires it , and then on condition of a just compensation in advance .