Medieval Women Essay

During medieval times, being a woman was not so rewarding in England. Women had many demanding jobs without hardly any recognition. Whether it was working, family, or just simply obeying the law, women had very few rights to their name. Why was being a woman so difficult during this time? Shouldn’t they have the same rights as the men did? Women should have had the same rights as the men had because they took on just as much, if not more, responsibility. To be a women in the medieval times, they needed to be very strong and courageous. “A few women lived comfortable lives, but medieval society was completely dominated by men and women had to know ‘their place’ in such a society” (Medieval Women). Society during this time was very traditional.

Not only did they work just as hard as the men did, if not harder, but they did not get paid as much. I think that things would have been a lot different if women were treated more equally during these times. If women were paid more and treated better, I think they would be much happier and more willing when doing all of their work. Many women in other countries were very important and wanted during these times except for England. For example, a book called “Women at Work in Medieval Europe” talks about the greatness of women in Europe. The women in this book did everything that a man could do. They were also praised for their hard work. Food trades were what the women were known for. “Imagine a beautiful, succulent 15th-century feast including among the poultry courses swete feasaunt, a delectable honey-glazed, stuffed pheasant served with piquant green sauce. That dinner could not be cooked without the ingredients from women field workers, market sellers, and imports” (Cosman 82). That statement shows how much women were appreciated for their work. In England, women were just expected to have all of this done without being praised for it. I do not understand why they were not given the same respect as women in other countries or as the