Women's Role In Aztec Society

The Role of Women in Aztec Society Women played many significant roles in Aztec society. Although most of these roles revolved around domestic duties, women were acknowledged as equals to men. Women generally had a great degree of independence as they were also able to partake in economic activities, like working as midwives, selling items in the marketplace or acting as scribes. Aztec women were expected to fill the role of homemaker and mother in Aztec society. Even though women could not participate in military affairs which were a major aspect of Aztec life, they played a role in marriage, maintaining the household, working outside the home. Majority of Aztec individuals participated in marriage (281). Aztecs married during their late