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A Study On Women's Property Rights In Early Modern England

Posted on:2019-03-22Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y ZhangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2405330548483089Subject:Special history of the world
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Early modern England experienced the Enclosure,the rise of capitalism,the British Revolution and other changes to the people's material world and living environment,and also experienced the impact of the Renaissance,Reformation,Enlightenment and other spiritual world.In the history of the West,no matter whether the woman was born in aristocrats or civilians,she has always been in a subordinate position due to the influence of "patriarchy" and "primogeniture".In early modern England,subtle changes took place in society,and the status of women was also affected,affecting their rights as well.Through England's sociopolitical and economic environment,female education,marital status and social status.This paper provides a clear background for the study of the status of women's property rights in England.At that time,the status of women's property rights was determined by their social background.In the early modern England,in the countryside and cities of England,the status of the property rights of unmarried women,married women,and women living in the cities was analyzed through their methods of obtaining property(including dowry,inheritance and work,etc.)and how to use and consume these properties,apart from the law.From the perspective of history,women's property rights combined with the actual situation at that time,combined with the perspective of economic and social history,discusses women's property rights.The text materials,including diaries and novels,are not only a description of the status of women's property rights,but also reflect the psychological activities and concepts of women at the other time.In early modern England.women's access to independent property rights was a necessary prerequisite for the change of women's social status.It was also a powerful guarantee for women's own development.Not only did women's role in the family become more and more important,but they also made social progress at the time.A certain contribution.
Keywords/Search Tags:Early modern times, England, Women, Social status, Property rights
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