Women’s Social Standing Essays

Point: Legal systems greatly impacted how women were perceived and treated, which helped determine their social standing in many nations. Evidence: The Mexican Inquisition trial of Isabel Hernández in the 17th century illustrates the intersections between gender and witchcraft charges, providing insight into the complexity of women’s roles in colonial society (Hernández 133). “On June 20, 1650, Inés Herrera ... Read More