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Joan of Arc probably had the most unusual role. As a seventeen year old, illiterate, peasant girl, she commanded the French Army, a position unique in history. (As I think about it, the real miracle of Joan of Arc was not so much that she turned the tide of the war, many people have done things like that. The real miracle is that she got the job.)
Sabina von Steinbach was a stone mason, and when her father died, she took over his contract to complete Strasbourg Cathedral.
Christine de Pizan was a professional poet. She earned her living by publishing books of poetry and literary criticism.
There is more information on women in an answer to the question at the link below.
Since most people of the Middle Ages lived on farms, most women worked in agriculture.
Most were mothers of families.
Many were nuns.
Many did other things; the list of these things is very long and includes most things we regard as male occupations, ranging from stonemason to knight. In fact, a number of women were monarchs ruling major countries.
There is a link below to a related question where this is explained more fully: "What did medieval women do?" (third answer)
Medieval woman was deprived from all human rights including her rights to work, to have her own business, to inherit, to have her choice of her husband, and/or to witness in court. She was looked for as a house property to take care of children, cook, and satisfy her husband desires and requirements.
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What is a small landowner of low status in the medieval ages?
Surfs
What are medieval nursemaids?
A medieval nursemaid is a woman who takes care/babysits, the children.
What was the social status of a Jester in Medieval time?
Jesters were generally of inferior social and political status. They were clowns used to entertain higher status folk.
Why were medieval weapons made?
To be used in fighting and as ceremonial or status pieces.
What is the difference between the roles of church and secular power in medieval art and society?
colour
What were the kings and queens roles in the medieval?
none
What was the roles of monks in medieval Europe?
To pray
What were monks roles in medieval Eurpoe?
their role was to protect
What showed a Medieval person's status?
clothing
What is a small landowner of low status in the medieval ages?
Surfs
What are medieval nursemaids?
A medieval nursemaid is a woman who takes care/babysits, the children.
What is the term for the tension among roles aonnected to a single status?
Role strain refers to the tension or stress that occurs when a person has difficulty fulfilling multiple roles associated with a single status. This can happen, for example, when conflicting expectations arise from different roles within the same status, leading to role strain.
How did peasant relate to social groups or roles within medieval society?
hello
What are the roles of a cotter?
a cotter is a person who makes clothes for people in the medieval times.
What was the social status of a Jester in Medieval time?
Jesters were generally of inferior social and political status. They were clowns used to entertain higher status folk.
Why were medieval weapons made?
To be used in fighting and as ceremonial or status pieces.
What job did a medieval woman do?
they worked with animals
