Women writers of the 17th and 18th centuries and Women’s plight in the patriarchal society

Rajan

Women writers of the 17^th and 18^th centuries and Women’s plight in the patriarchal society

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Rajan

Abstract
The condition of women in the 17^th and 18^th centuries is examined in this essay, with particular attention paid to their social, economic, and political standing. Women were expected to adhere to traditional gender roles at this time, with single women being seen as a burden and married women being expected to concentrate on household responsibilities. Women had few economic options, and they were prohibited from owning property and conducting business.

The cultural and social transformations that were occurring in the 17^th and 18^th centuries were greatly influenced by women's literature. The impact of female writers on literature and society in the 17^th and 18^thcenturies will be examined in this research paper. The historical background, prevailing social and cultural conventions, and literary accomplishments of a few chosen female writers from this time period will all be covered in the essay. The study will examine the authors' contributions to society, the issues they addressed, and the relevance of their writing.

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Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part B (2023)

Women writers of the 17^th and 18^th centuries and Women’s plight in the patriarchal society

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