It is a common belief that during the 17th century women were seen as inferior to men and their actions and behaviors were usually extremely restricted on what they were allowed or not allowed to do in predominantly patriarchal societies they lived in. Such social construction was an opportunity for women to criticize the realities that they had to face which “allowed” them more control in their lives. Although the shift or traditional gender roles was small, more authors began illustrate the reality in gender relationships and women's very complex roles to demonstrate the type of their empowerment. Despite the fact that all people are capable of displaying power in different ways, there was a contrasting way in which men and women of the time
