Roles Of Women During The 17th And 18th Century

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Women may not have a leading position during the 17th and 18th centuries, but they have always been an integral and permanent member of all the movements and settlements. During early 18th century, their main job was centered around farm and family. They worked in their homes under the general title of housewives and performed various activities such as sweeping, scrubbing, polishing the floor, cooking, dishwashing, laundering, etc. Also, they used to build their own brooms, soap and polishes (Bryant, 2009). They even used to carry water, built fires, ironed and made starch and candles. In addition, they used to work in their own gardens and produce various fruits and vegetables. Some of their other works included milking, running home bakeries

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