Women had very few rights and their lives were strictly controlled during the Renaissance period. They were expected to obey their fathers before marriage and their husbands after. Most women who did not marry joined convents. Wealthy women had some social standing but were still meant to please and support the men in their lives. Women's work was confined to the household and domestic duties, regardless of social class. They had little education and faced punishment for disobeying men. Tens of thousands of women were executed on accusations of witchcraft from 1560-1670.

1. Role Of Women In The Renaissance Period By: Jennifer Montanez Period 6