A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE
Keywords:
Arts, Domesticity,Education, Gender roles, Intellectual life, Medieval, Renaissance, Social status.Abstract
This article is devoted to examining the role of women in medieval and Renaissance societies, comparing their social, cultural, and economic roles across these two periods. While the medieval era largely confined women to domestic and religious spheres, the Renaissance offered new opportunities in arts, education, and intellectual life. The study highlights both the continuities and changes in women’s roles, focusing on how shifting societal attitudes influenced their positions in various fields. By analyzing these transformations, the article seeks to offer insight into the evolving experiences of women in these distinct historical contexts.
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