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What act would have been impossible for the women of the 17th century to accomplish?
In the 17th century, women faced significant legal and social restrictions that would have made it nearly impossible for them to vote in political elections. Laws across Europe and the American colonies typically denied women the right to participate in governance, reflecting broader societal norms that relegated them to domestic roles. Additionally, women were often excluded from formal education and professional opportunities, further limiting their ability to engage in civic life.
How did the word toilet come about?
Ir appeared in France in the 14th Century as a cover for clothes, from a similar word meaning 'cloth net'. From this the word evolved into the act of getting dressed. In the early 16th Century it became the word for a dressing room. In the early 19th Century the word referred to a dressing room with a toilet or lavatory. A little later the word referred to a dressing room with a toilet and a bath. The word slightly changes its meaning in accordance with modern hygienic conditions and the individuals imterpretation
How were women treated in the 1600's?
The 1600s were a time marked by the Scientific Revolution. During this time, women were treated as inferior being who were meant to tend to the house and tend to children. During this time, a centuries-long debate known as the Querreles des Femmes was occurring in which men argued that women were not capable of higher thinking because their skulls were smaller. They also said that because women's hips were wider, they were naturally meant to be mothers and not to be involved in scientific affairs. Overall, women were treated with little dignity and as intellectually inferior to their male counterparts. They were also not aloud to go to the theater and or act on the stage.
Role of women in the 80's to the present?
During the 1980's, women were beginning to spread from the "housewife" image to the "working mother", since approx. a fourth of women who worked during WWII had stayed at their jobs - a considerable increase in comparison to the number of women who left their jobs in after the end of WWI. In addition, in 1984, Geraldine Ferraro was nominated as the first woman to be elected as the VP candidate for a major political party. Sandra Day O'Connor followed as the first lady to act as Supreme Court Justice. In 1986, over half of graduated degrees were for women. The Oprah Winfrey Show launched on air. And as American society progressed, women slowly transitioned to become working citizens. In the 1990's, the U.S. Dept. of Labor issued the Glass Ceiling Commission to create more equal opportunity for women in the workplace. Janet Reno was appointed as the first lady Attorney General.
What impact did the women have in the western expasion?
In the western expansion, women played several roles. In the Homestead Act of 1863, anyone over the age of 21 could claim 160 acres of undeveloped land as long as they stayed there for 5 years, built a home, and farmed the land. In many cases, the men would need to travel elsewhere for work, and the women would stay behind to hold the land. Women also helped to "civilize" towns which had been started by men. As men began to marry, they started to settle down, and there were fewer saloons and brothels. More homes were built, as women did not want to live in tents. Children were born, so there became a need for schools. General stores became popular, selling not only farming supplies, but food staples and fabrics for clothing. Women were also actively involved in the farming of the land and the building of homes.
Who were not allowed to act on stage in shakespeares tme?
Women were not allowed to act on stage.
How is the American revolution of 1776 an example of the ideals of the 16th and 17th century enlightenment?
because of the tea act, which is one of the ideals of the 16th an 17th century.
Were woman allowed to act in 1595?
No, women were not allowed to act in 1595. The roles of women in the theater were most often played by men.
Were minstrels ever women?
No. Women were not allowed to perform or act.
Where women allowed to act during Shakespeare's time?
No, women were not allowed to act on stage during Shakespeare's time. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, English law and societal norms prohibited women from performing in public theater. Instead, young boys or men would take on female roles, often portraying them with exaggerated femininity. This practice continued until the Restoration in 1660 when women were finally permitted to act professionally on stage.
What role did women play in the theatre in Shakespeare's times?
Women were not allowed to act in those times. Only men were allowed and they did have to act as women. Women could and did do backstage jobs, particularly in the "tiring house" (costume department).
When were women allowed to take a degree at Oxford University?
Women were first allowed to take degrees at Oxford University in 1920, following the passing of the Oxford University Act in 1920. Before that, women had been allowed to study at the university and take exams since the late 19th century, but they could not officially receive degrees. The first women to receive degrees were awarded them in 1921.
Were greek women allowed to take part in or watch plays?
No women were not allowed to act in the theater but were allowed to dance for a small while in the chorus in front of the stage. Women were not allowed to act as it was considered unwomanly and dishonourable.
What is the person act?
The persons act has to do with the Famous Five. Because of them women today are allowed to vote. And that is what the Persons Act is.
Why were women allowed to act in the globe theatre?
No.they were considered unseemly
In Shakespeare's plays did men play women?
Yes, men played women because women were apparantly not allowed to act.
Did boys play the roles of women and children in Shakespeare's plays?
Yes, women weren't allowed to act.
