Gender Stereotypes
Who was the head of the family?
The man.
Where did wealthy boys go after grammar school?
University
What did women prepare before giving birth?
Their wills.
What did boys learn at a young age?
A trade
How were marriages arranged?
They were set up by family.
Whats one of two skills did women learn at home?
Sewing and cooking.
What were wet nurses?
Nurses that were hired by the wealthy that took care of their baby.
What beverages did children commonly drink?
Alcohol; ale and wine.
What was the age dynamic of marriages?
The women were younger and the men were older.
What is the term for the main provider of a family used in our slideshow?
Breadwinner
About how many women died while giving birth?
1 in 3.
What was the name of the coming of age party of a boy?
Breaching
What book reflected male gender roles?
The Prince by Nicollo Machiavelli
What are two of the three jobs mentioned that men typically had?
Farmer, shoemaker, and blacksmith.
Where was Eufame Maclayne burned at the stake and why?
In 1591 in Scotland, she was burned at the stake for asking for pain relief while giving birth.
How old was Lady Margret when she gave birth to Henry VII?
13
What does the dog in the background of Maria Della Rovere's portrait symbolize?
Loyalty and patience.
What two things did boys learn in school?
Classic Latin and ancient Greek.
About how many of all babies didn't survive to adulthood?
Half.
[How many children were on the throne of England before the age of 13?
5