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Early Modern Feminist Activity Early Modern (1550-1700) English society was founded on the rule of the father. Women had no formal rights and were not represented in the law. Even if some women were able to receive a higher education, they were not allowed to receive the degree for which they studied. In marriage, the I woman's body belonged to her husband, who was also the only legal a guardian of the children .
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Early Modern feminist activity aimed at challenging the prevalent social view that women are weak and irrational creatures who should be controlled by men. There were a number of political events which supported such efforts, in particular Queen Elizabeth l's accession to the throne in 1558 and her long and successful reign as a single female. THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR AND THE INTERREGNUM PERIOD OF 1642-60 AND THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION OF 1688 .. .

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Early Modern Feminist Activity Early Modern (1550-1700) English society was founded on the rule of the father.

Women had no formal rights and were not represented in the law. Even if some women were able to receive a higher education, they were not allowed to receive the degree for which they studied. In marriage, the

I woman's body belonged to her husband, who was also the only legal a guardian of the children .

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