Women in the Medieval World

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Women in the Medieval World
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Overall

• Women have little power
• Seen as inferior by both church government
• Life was limited
• Confined to house or convent
• Treated as property in many cases

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Exceptions Noblewomen

• Could inherit estate from her husband
• Could run affairs in his absence
• Could even be a military commander
• Could participate in the defense of the castle

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Exceptions Peasant Women

• Part of the manor workforce
• Uneducated
• Essential to the survival of a peasant household

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Examples of Power Medieval Women