In the 16th century, women's roles were largely defined by societal norms that emphasized domesticity and submission. They were primarily responsible for managing households, raising children, and supporting their husbands. While some women engaged in professions such as midwifery or craftwork, opportunities for education and independence were limited. In certain regions, particularly among the nobility, women could wield influence through marriage alliances and patronage, but their power was often constrained by patriarchal structures.
the good role
Romeo and Juliet
16th Century
Clothing wasn't made with pockets unill the 16th century.
they were expected to be very house proud and have lots of kids and a young wife
the good role
slaves
Women had no rights in 15th century Denmark. Women were not able to vote until 1915.
Grace O'Malley
women were challenged with expressing themselves in a patriarchal system that generally refused grant merit to women's views - Not all women were treated in this way. Consider the following women who ruled countries in the 16th century: Queen Mary I of England Queen Elizabeth I of England Queen Mary of Scotland Queen Catherine of Navarre Queen Joan III of Navarre Queen Isabella I of Spain Queen Joanna of Spain Queen Anna of Poland Some of these women were pretty fierce. And my suspicion is that these were not the only women in 16th century Europe who had important roles to play.
Romeo and Juliet
They wore large dresses shapped like scrotums.
In the 16th century UK, women had very limited rights. They were considered legally subordinate to men, with few property or inheritance rights. Women were generally expected to be obedient to their husbands and had few opportunities for education or employment outside the home.
16th Century
For eighteenth century women, the role in music that was socially acceptable was that of a performer. It was not acceptable at the time for women to be composers.
highly persecuted, frowned upon except when needed
16th century October.