How Did Women Contribute To The Renaissance

When the Renaissance comes to mind, who is mainly thought of? The rich, white, Christian, “Renaissance man,” but in truth, there are many Renaissance men who weren't white, Christian, or even men at all. The Renaissance was a time of invention, learning, and humanist thinking. Many of the contributors to the Renaissance were minorities who, despite being mistreated and oppressed, found ways to further thinking and art. Countless Jews, Africans, and women helped further the Renaissance. Many Africans were educated and helped in furthering education and humanist thinking. Alessandro de’ Medici, thought to be the illegitimate son of Cardinal Giulio de’ Medici and his slave, grew up being educated through humanist teaching. Alessandro de’ Medici, although he was
These freed Africans helped further education through their humanist thinking and education. Women in the Renaissance weren't often educated and when they were, it was mainly to show off their family's wealth, regardless many of these women used their education to help further humanist thinking. Christine de Pisan was the first professional female writer in Europe. After her husband died, leaving Christine a single mother to 3, Christine began writing using her feelings and experiences to educate other women. Though Christine was most likely judged for her writing, Christine took advantage of her education and helped other women through her writing. Christine and other women from privileged backgrounds were provided education, many of which helped further humanist thinking and principles. Though many minorities helped further the Renaissance, these minorities were still not treated well. In Spain, Jewish people were pushed out of Granada by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. In this Jewish settlement, there were houses, fields, and schools. These Jewish settlements had their own culture, art, and way of life until they were kicked out of their