Roles Of Women From Pre-Columbian Time To The Present

Examine the changes in the roles of women from pre-Columbian time to the present and
Show how these have impacted on the development of Trinidad and Tobago?
Ronnie Boodram- 00045144
College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago.

The roles of women have changed drastically since the pre-Columbian times, where now in Trinidad and Tobago women have made a significant contribution in the country’s development. Pre-Columbian refers to the time periods in the history of the Americas before any European influence. In our present society, women have many more opportunities and challenges compared to those women in the pre-Columbian times.
During the pre-Columbian era, women’s role in
In the past, men were declared the head of the household and possessed all the power. At a point in time, men were known to be the only provider. This meant that he supplied everything a household required such as money for the maintenance of the home, being a good listener for all emotional challenges that his family would go through and for religious stability. The man 's duty was not only to protect his family from physical dangers but also he must safeguard their self-worth and value. Men were seen as leaders which meant that they took control and were in charge of the family 's decisions. This implied that any decision or changes made by the man of the house must have followed through without any objections. For his family and society, men were believed to be a teacher as well. This where the men lay down certain prominent standard such as behavior and ensure that he as well as his family upheld them. The man was known as a good example of what his family should be. Conversely, during recent times, the control and supremacy that men had over their homes has begun to revolutionize. This signifies that the fragile perspective that society held about women has been deteriorating slowly because they are becoming more and more independent. (Jerome,
Now women have same roles and hold same jobs as men. Women can no longer be looked at as inferior. Women have indeed made a better stand for themselves in Trinidad and Tobago. They have done this not only for the working force, but to bring forward their principles and values with pride and to be proud of their gender. Women have continue to show the greatness they have to offer and not just to be another man in the workplace and in society, but to bring forward the feminine heart to change the masculine force. Women have indeed come a lengthy way over the time from the pre-Columbian times. They have carved new lanes for future women to come. Women will continue to be treated differently as oppose to men, in spite of what date and time. In the pre-Columbian times impartiality of both women and men was imaginary. On the other hand, times have changed drastically; it is now more of an operation in growth, whereby the outlook of women is rising up. (Evalee, 2009). Perhaps women always held more power than men inside to be able to do anything they desire. Margaret Thatcher once said, “If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a