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1564–1616 Shakespeare’s England (Women (Had to obey father- otherwise a…
1564–1616
Shakespeare’s England
Kings and Queens (Rulers)
Elizabeth 1
James 1
Top of the social heirarchy
Power given by god
Women
Primogeniture (eldest son inherits)
Life expectancy 35
Dependent on men
Frequent childbirth, high infant mortality
Had to obey father- otherwise a sin
Typical punishment = beatings on whipping stool
No acting- girls played by boys
Social Status and Hierarchy
Merchants
Other professions- sailors, tutors etc.
Court
Yeoman- farmers
Queen/ King
The poor
Beliefs about Society
Patriarchal- women considered inferior
From Latin "pater" meaning father
Great Chain of Being
God organised society so everyone has a place
Divine Right of Kings