patriarchal relates to a society that is controlled by men

aristocratic refers to a powerful and wealthy group in society who own land and have titles

The role of women in the early modern period

History

This knowledge will help inform pupils of the impact that disease and scientific discoveries can have on human civilisation. This may give pupils a better appreciation of the challenges that are faced by post-pandemic societies and a wider understanding of the potential impacts of Covid.

Pupils will have knowledge of the impact of disease on societies through their studies of the Black Death (Y7) and the experience of the Native Americans (Y8). They will also have a keen understanding of the power of new ideas, knowledge of the scientific elements of the Renaissance (Y7) and the Enlightenment (Y8), which will help contexualise developments in medicine.

Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?

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Both believed women were weaker than men and needed to be controlled by them.

Catholics believed women were weaker than men but Protestants didn't.

Protestants believed women were weaker than men but Catholics didn't.

Both believed that men and women were equal.

Which statement best describes Catholic and Protestant views on women?

Which position of responsibility could a woman hold in early modern England?

The only professional role a woman could act in officially was that of a licensed {{ }}. 

Educational opportunities improved for both boys and girls.

Educational opportunities improved much more for boys than for girls.

Educational opportunities improved much more for girls than for boys.

Educational opportunities improved for both neither boys or girls.

Which statement best describes changes to education in the early modern period?

Aristocratic girls did not attend school, but they did receive an education from a private...

Which of these were early modern women not allowed to do without their husband's permission?

Priests oversaw the most important moments in people’s lives, such as {{ }}.

The Church had power and influence over the law courts, land ownership and {{ }}.

Men had more power, control and opportunities than women.

 Women had more power, control and opportunities than men.

Men and women had equal power, control and opportunities.

Which statement best describes the power dynamic between men and women in medieval England?

Medieval women's lives were centred on the {{ }.

In medieval towns, the guild system was often used to exclude women from {{ }}. 

Becoming a {{ }} was one of the few ways in which women could receive an education in medieval England.

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