Medieval Women

     During the middle ages women had little to no control of their lives. They could not decide who or when they would marry, what jobs they would have, or how much they would be paid. The society during Medieval times was completely controlled by men. Women had to do as they were told and stay in their "place". Though all women had it hard during this time, how hard they had it depended upon whether or not they were rich or poor. All women had chores or jobs but the poor women would have more than the rich. The main duty of women during this time was to maintain their household. It was very important that they take care of the men in the house. Furthermore, it was vital for the women to birth a baby boy so that he can take control of the land and businesses once his father passed. Because of this most women were impregnated frequently. Since most poor women worked in rich households they would have to take care of both their duties and the rich women's children as well. Rich women were also able to marry earlier than poor women because they were not needed as much for field work. Women during the Middle Ages were greatly relied on but treated as though they were not greatly cared for.

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