Title: Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries | British Literature Wiki
Headings: Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries
Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries
Introduction
Family Life
Role of Women and Men
Social Life
London and the Job Market
Entertainment
Sports
Media References

Content: This role grew more prominent with more wealth, as with that came more estate to manage. Marriage was also very closely tied to social class; women were seldom married into lower social rungs. It also came with heavy social implications for the family’s legacy and reputation among their peers. Role of Women and Men
Women had to take on various roles in the household during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were responsible for running the household, and for more affluent families, managing the servants. Women, or mothers, were also responsible for raising and educating their children. In addition, they were responsible for cooking and feeding the family. This required women to be well-educated in medicinal and culinary uses of herbs and plants, needlework, reading, and writing. In general, women had very few rights and experienced oppression at the hands of the patriarchy.