Throughout Shakespearean times, men 's dominance over women was constantly displayed. Not only was this authority shown in government, but it was present in the household and day to day living. Men made the majority of the decisions, while the women were not allowed to question. Within the society, the expression of any opinions from women was frowned upon. Now, not only in England but many independent English Colonies allow men and women the same rights.
The Shakespearean government was led by a male or female ruler. This ruler made all decisions and kept everything in order. Although the female may hold her title, if she chose to be wed she would be no longer identified with power. At the same time however it was rare that a female ruler would ever be allowed to rule the country. Queen Elizabeth was the first woman to be allowed to rule and it was at that point that rules regarding a woman ruling was made. The thought of …show more content…
Women dominate the family by carrying themselves. They don 't have to rely on a man to survive, and the probability of receiving a job is equivalent. Women are faithful to their husbands, but their husbands don 't think of them as slaves. A woman today, rather than a woman in sixteenth century England, is prized, and completes what the true meaning of society happens to be.
Consequently, women were treated very harshly. They were not allowed to be educated, unless they were of noble birth, or they were wild and unruly. Women were forced to follow their husbands, although the women ran the household very well without the aid of a man. Today women are all educated or are presently educating themselves, and many women run businesses and are accountable for the family. The husband may cook and clean as well as the wife. Women have received equal rights, and are very proud they can become an active part in their communities.