Class as a Social System
During Feudalism, who would be at the top of the social hierarchy/class system?
The king/queen
What lead to the development of gender roles?
The division of labor meant that women took care of the home and family
Men began to defend the communities because of their physical strength.
Communities began to settle in one place and had more resources to protect
Why were people often enslaved throughout history?
To make the slave master richer
Gender role
Social norms that determines how people should act or dress based on whether they are male or female
Justice
Treating people in a way that is moral and ethical
In early society, what is one way people could attain social mobility?
-Getting a good education, military success, mastering a trade
Why was it so difficult for women to achieve power in ancient times?
To maintain power, men limited opportunities for women such as education and government representation
What is 1 reason why someone would have been enslaved in ancient times?
1. They owed someone money
2. They were captured during war
Patriarchy
A society dominated by men
Resistance
The act of opposing or preventing the actions of a dominant group
Compare how 2 different social classes experienced Covid-19
-The rich got richer, women and colored people experienced more job loss, the working class had to be exposed to the virus
Who was Cleopatra?
Female Egyptian pharaoh. Famous for alliances made with large empires.
Who can change the labor exploitation that is happening today?
The government/ the employers
Exploitation
The act of taking unfair advantage of an individual or group
Class
A group of people who share the same economic status
Name or describe the events of a famous Feudal revolt (We read about 3 of them)
-The Peasants Revolt, The Ikki uprisings, The Jacquerie
How can TV/social media portrayal of women be impactful?
Millions of people watch/use television and social media
Why is there no known firsthand accounts of the experiences of enslaved people in the ancient world?
Laws protected slave masters/ enslaved people often were not educated / fear of punishment
Feudalism
A system where lords provide protection and land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and services
*SURPRISE QUESTION*
Name all 7 continents and all 4 oceans
Continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia(or Oceania), Antarctica
Oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic