Women In World History

In the feature article, “gender and family” and “women in world history” explains how different cultures and societies treat women during the exploration and colonization period. During the colonization period, men were superior to women and women were expected to follow rules within their society while the males were allowed to be unfaithful and have concubines. For example, in western European between 1600 and 1850, men were allowed to enter brothels while women were to remain pure before marriage. China in the 15th century was dominated by Confucianism ideology which young women and young men were both expected to follow Confucianism ideas such as working hard and practicing restraints, but men were still superior to women. Husbands were allowed to have concubines and dismiss the concubines at any time, and the marriages were only spiritual. In Southeast Asia, only men were allowed to join the military and bear arms, but women were not allowed.

In some cultures and societies, women had more …show more content…
For example in “Puerto Rican Labor Movement”, before Eleanor Roosevelt visit to the needle factory 1934, the women were working in harsh conditions for low wages. Women joined the labor movement and were equal partners to men. Through their hard work and dedication, women were given more opportunities in the workforce. The women involvement in the labor movement and industry influenced the movement of Puerto Rican to improve the healthcare system for females such as providing “birth control and forced sterilization.” Anna Bijns and Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz were two very influential poets and nuns during their times. Sor Juana only became a nun to devote herself to reading and writing. She would eventually become an artist and a published poet in plays such as “The Devine Narcissus.” Anna Bijins is most known for writing and criticizing Martin Luther and Protestant