ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Puritans, like many societies in this time period, believed that women were culturally inferior to men. Married women were expected to follow the edicts of their husbands and were unable to interact with local government on their own. In addition, married women were unable to sue for divorce.

Detailed explanation-2: -On a positive note, women were allowed to read scriptures. The Puritans believed everyone and anyone should be able to read from the books of the Bible. Their views of education were somewhat “progressive” in this area.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Puritans believed that the Bible was God’s true law, and that it provided a plan for living. The established church of the day described access to God as monastic and possible only within the confines of “church authority".

Detailed explanation-4: -Gender Roles The men and boys took charge of farming, fixing things around the house, and caring for livestock. The women made soap, cooked, gardened, and took care of the house. Puritan society and politics were dominated by men. Puritan men believed they were the stronger gender.