Female sovereignty was uncommon in Renaissance England. The social structure of the family assured the subjugation of woman under man. Daughters remained under the care of their fathers until they were married.
Rosaline is Juliet's cousin and Romeo's crush before he sees Juliet. He had a thing for Capulet women.
women were seen as possessions
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Juliet stands up to her father
At the beginning of the play before seeing Juliette, Romeo is in love with Rosaline.
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After Romeo and Juliet married Romeo owned Juliet and everything she owed as well.
Romeo was a Montague, Juliet was a Capulet.
Juliet Capulet is one of the leads in "Romeo & Juliet"