How were women viewed in the 1400?

In the 1400s, women were generally viewed through a lens of traditional gender roles, often seen primarily as wives and mothers with limited rights and opportunities. Their societal value was largely tied to their ability to bear children and manage household duties. While some women, particularly in noble or wealthy families, could exercise influence and power, the majority were expected to conform to patriarchal norms and were largely excluded from education and public life. The Renaissance period did begin to challenge some of these views, allowing for a gradual shift in perceptions of women's roles.