Women's Roles During The Anglo-Saxon Period

During the Anglo-Saxon period women and men both had roles that were expected for them to do. Men were expected to become farmers, leaders, or warriors and go out for adventure. Whereas women were expected to stay home in their town, or cities. Men wanted women who could raise healthy children and take care of home during this period, so most women jobs were centered around that. Women could be multiple things, but depending on their place in society their role was already chosen. Women such as the daughter of a king would more often than not be sent to a foreign land to marry a prince, or king to make ties. Whereas women like the Queen were to attend banquets with their husband and motivate their warriors.