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This whole article is KEK fuel, I will underline all the parts that made me chuckle.
By Erin Migdol, Elizabeth Morrison, Larisa Grollemond
Mar 11, 2021
What Was Life like for Women in the Middle Ages?
By Erin Migdol, Elizabeth Morrison, Larisa Grollemond
Mar 11, 2021
“A day in the life of a medieval woman could include working alongside men in the fields, teaching their children how to read, or even influencing politics at court, all while enduring fashion trends and health and hygiene practices that we might find questionable today.”
What kinds of jobs could women have during the Middle Ages?
The vast majority of people in the Middle Ages worked the land, and women were just as active as men in agricultural activities. But we do know of women who were also writers, artists, and active as tradespeople in a family business.
How much schooling were women allowed to have, compared to men?
Women could be educated. Noblewomen and nuns, in particular, had access to books and were often literate. Women were also trained in domestic skills like sewing. However, education for both women and men tended to be limited to
the upper classes and the clergy.
What beauty standards of the time would we find odd today? Which ones continue?
It was a popular fashion among high-ranking French and Flemish women in the 15th century to pluck hair from the forehead, giving the impression of a higher hairline—not something that’s considered desirable these days!
Were there examples of women trying to go beyond what was generally allowed by society?
Joan of Arc, who lived in the 15th century, is often cited as a woman who broke the bounds of medieval society. She actively participated in a political cause, making Charles VII King of France. She led French armies and formed war strategy. Sadly, she was eventually accused of heresy through cross-dressing, and was burned at the stake. (Joan of Arc was most likely a tranny)
Are there any aspects of their lives that we might find progressive by today’s standards?
Women were responsible for teaching children how to read in the Middle Ages, and often ran the household while the men were off at war. At some points in the Middle Ages, it is thought that more women were literate than men.
Wow, sounds a lot like current soyciety doesn’t it? History doesn’t repeat itself it often rhymes moment.We might also be surprised by the attitude toward infidelity in royal marriages—they were politically strategic and for the production of heirs, but kings (Chads) frequently had mistresses (sluts/harems) that were publicly known as such, and could even have prominent positions at court (society).