The scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries saw a surge of women into the field of science. However‚ women were not allowed to attend universities and because‚ of this women had to obtain education informally the best way they could. European noblemen were free to pursue an interest in science as a hobby; but on the other hand noblewomen had to take part in the informal scientific networks of only their fathers and brothers. During the 17th century Margaret Cavendish took part in some
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topic? If yes‚ what is your topic. Yes‚ I have narrowed my research paper topic down to the contrasting the role of women in Athens and Sparta. 2)Are you thinking about a thesis to guide your research? (Remember‚ your paper should answer specific questions that will be answered in narrative of your major paper). Please present to me three possible thesis statements that will guide your paper or a final thesis if you have settled on one. I have been going through several ideas of what the direction
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amendment was passed‚ women became more confident‚ stopped feeling like property‚ and realized that they could do more than just being a homemaker. Since men had left to go fight in the second World War‚ women needed to take over the work force. As the men began to return back to the states‚ some women refused to give up their current job. This resulted in women making up 23.6% of the American labor force. This jump primarily included single women‚ as only 10% of married women worked outside the home
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The place of women in the workplace has changed drastically since the 1880s. In today society women are said to be equal‚ but this was certainly not the case in previous centuries. Changing career roles have changed the status of women in society. In the 19th century‚ women’s roles were drastically different from what they are today. Women’s roles in the Western world during the 1800s were highly controlled and directed by men. A woman’s ultimate purpose back when my grandmother was born was
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product and its components. Prior to the Industrial Revolution‚ manufacturing simply meant creating products or goods by hand. Most families worked from their farms or homes. The Industrial Revolution sparked major changes and brought inventions we still use today‚ including the sewing machine and light bulb. It laid the foundation and paved the way for the manufacturing industry we know today. Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution brought a change in the way goods were manufactured
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There were very little opportunities for women in education in the eighteen century. "Women were considered to be incapable of abstraction‚ generalization‚ or the mental concentration necessary to comprehend such subjects as mathematics and the physical sciences‚ "(Osen pg51). There have been women who have made significant contributions to the mathematical and science world. The first of the five women in the eighteen century is Emilie du Chatelet. She was born on December 17‚ 1706. Her
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The Role of Women During the 18th and 19th Centuries From the time of the Revolution to the Civil War‚ the role and view of women had altered dramatically. The numerous changes in jobs and families were some of the things that caused this. Many women were compliant to “Republican motherhood” as countless men off fighting in the war or having to work all day. The wives of those men then had to raise their children all by themselves. Another view among women of this time was that women were expected
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Paper Ever wondered what role women played in the scientific revolution? You will soon find out. The scientific revolution was dominated by men‚ but a select few females actually put their brains to work. Normally women didn’t participate in anything that had to do with education. During the scientific revolution it became a trend for woman to be involved. The input of most women was ignored because of the most common views of men‚ During the scientific revolution “normal women” didn’t receive education
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-Women were raised to be a good housewife and to be a respected member of society. -When women were single‚ and therefore were not yet responsible for running a household or raising children‚ women had more freedom during these years than they would ever have again. Courting gave women power; it was their decision whether to accept or reject a suitor. -For the most part‚ women married quickly in fear that waiting too long might eliminate the availability or choice of husbands. The choice of a
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Women in Uniform and Out As the war raged across Europe‚ America came to the realization that in order to win they were going to have to change how they thought about women. During the first year of the war women were allowed to do very few jobs for the armed forces‚ this however changed the following year. America saw that it did not have enough man to do all the jobs that men were needed for and the only answer to this problem was to have women take over were they could. During the war a
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