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Women during Renaissance Flashcards

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162245033Querelles des Femmesdebate over the proper role of women in society "The Problem of Women"
162245034Upper-class women during Renaissanceincreased access to education, but some functioned as "ornaments" to husband
162245035Christine de PisanEurope's first feminist; chronicled accomplishments of women in history
162245036Isabella d'Esteset example for women to be independent; patron of arts; founded school; and ruled Mantua after husband died
162245037Artemesia Gentilleschifirst female painter to gain recognition by painting historical/religious scenes (Baroque)
162245038Lower-class family patternnuclear family; can't afford extended family
162245039Catherine de MedicisRuled France as regent from 1559 to 1589
162245040Persecution of witches causepopular belief in magic; Catholic Church proclamations
162245041Miosgynyhatred of women played role during Witch Hunts, as Europe was highly patriarchal
162344049What caused the end of witch trials?Scientific Revolution, Protestant Reformation, and the chaos of witch trials (accusers could be accused)
162344050Was sexual chastity essential for women of nobility and bourgeoisie?Yes, but double standard existed. Chastity for men not expected.
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