The early portion of the 17th century was a time for new adventures, whether it was planned, for profit, or not, by escaping a home country. During the 1620’s and 1630’s, many individuals known as puritans decided to immigrate to the new world due to corruption of the Church of England (Foner 65). The purpose of traveling to the new world was to practice their belief of Calvinism, which taught predestination; nothing on earth such as praying, offerings and good works (Foner 65) would get you into heaven, only if you are predestined by God. Their settlement in the New England colony established a basis for a stable and thriving society (Foner 67) because of their strong foundation in religion and family structure. For example, in a family, male held authority and married women had limited legal and economic
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This was the same for religion, churches and the community. Although Puritan settlers in the New England settlement were escaping religious freedom, women had to endure another battle of inequality in society.
Women in the New England colony during the 17th century where expected to obey their husbands or male of the house authority. According to Foner, John Winthrop noted that woman achieved genuine freedom by fulfilling her prescribed social role and embracing “subjection to her husband’s authority.” Family had a strong foundation in this society and those that were not married, particularly women, were labeled as a danger to the social fabric (Foner 69). Women role in society during this period was dedicated to raising children, therefore, if they were not married and having kids, they did not have a purpose in society, since women had very little freedom. However, in the church, man and women were spiritual equals and though all ministers where male, women could claim positions of religious leadership (Foner 69). Women could hold honorable positions in the church, however, it
This was the same for religion, churches and the community. Although Puritan settlers in the New England settlement were escaping religious freedom, women had to endure another battle of inequality in society.
Women in the New England colony during the 17th century where expected to obey their husbands or male of the house authority. According to Foner, John Winthrop noted that woman achieved genuine freedom by fulfilling her prescribed social role and embracing “subjection to her husband’s authority.” Family had a strong foundation in this society and those that were not married, particularly women, were labeled as a danger to the social fabric (Foner 69). Women role in society during this period was dedicated to raising children, therefore, if they were not married and having kids, they did not have a purpose in society, since women had very little freedom. However, in the church, man and women were spiritual equals and though all ministers where male, women could claim positions of religious leadership (Foner 69). Women could hold honorable positions in the church, however, it