What was the political role of women in medieval society?

Answer 1

Women were less likely to rule than men, and in many countries they never did. There were a fair number of queens who ruled, however, and there were also a lot of women who were in control of duchies, counties, and estates. They did not usually serve as advisers for kings unless they were close relatives. I am unaware of any who were lawyers or sheriffs, but there might have been some. There is a link below to a list of queens in Europe who ruled in their own right.

Answer 2

The political rights of women were minimal and married women had none at all under the common law. Women had an inferior status and did not have full rights of citizenship. Women could not vote in parliamentary elections, could not sit in the house of parliament, and could not be jurors, sheriffs or coroners. Although they had no political rights, women were occasionally appointed to minor offices such as parish constable, but they probably exercised the functions by deputy.