Historical context (gender) Flashcards
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Subservient
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- Prepared to obey
- Less important
2
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Domestic sphere
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Describes the realm of the home, which is gendered as female. The responsibility of women to run the households and raise children and associated with nurturing relationships.
3
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Stereotypes of women in the renaissance period.
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- Chaste Virgin
- Dutiful wife and mother
- The Courtesan
- Priorities marriage and family
4
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Ideology
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A system of ideas
5
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How was the Renaissance period a time of change for women.
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Women were able to distinguish themselves as art patrons, writers, orators, and generally women of intellect. However, this occurred only when a woman was given the circumstances and chances to do so.
