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Perhaps the time during the European Scientific Revolution was one of the most progressive times in European history at an intellectual standpoint. Scientists like Newton and Galileo are widely discussed today and names of common knowledge for many. It cannot be argued that they are some of the most popular European scientists known. Science for women was different. Female scientist Margaret Cavendish said it best herself, that she has “lived to see and be in many changes of fortune and to converse with many men of sundry nations, ages, qualities, tempers, capacities, abilities, wits, humours, fashions, and customs (Aughterson).” Even though Cavendish conversed with these men, doesn't necessarily mean that she was at first respected and positively …show more content…

This meant that a goal men had was to better the human condition physically and mentally, which included bettering the human condition for women too and that education for not just men was considered. Before this time period, women were encouraged to lead on traditional roles of being housewives and caring for their children, but it was during the turn of the century that women were looked upon differently. “Sir Thomas More was one such advocate and is held responsible for the decision to advance the education of upper class English women of the 16th century in such subjects as “classical literature, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, physics, logic and rhetoric (Hasan).” It was humanism that allowed women to recieve an education, and in exchange advance their knowledge in the sciences enough to make discoveries and conclusions big enough to be credited by …show more content…

Most men focused objective studies like mathematics and physics, while women were interested in natural sciences. “It had been observed that within America and Europe, many women were highly interested in natural sciences. Those women used to study the researches and theories of the male scientists of that time, and generated practical application with the help of new knowledge of those theories. The scientific fields in which women were mostly interested were Medicine, Natural History, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Geography, Mathematics, Astronomy, Horticulture and Botany (Role).” Because women were studying something different, they were recognized for that and allowed into the scientific community during the period of the Scientific

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Despites the two varying views on participation, women themselves shared mixed views on what was the best role for them. Marie Meurdrac, who was a French scientist believed that the venture into science was a good thing and discovered that women have potential to be at equal intellectual capacity of men. She states “ I flattered myself… and that if the minds of a women were cultivated like those of men, they would be equal to the minds of the latter” (Doc 2), showing that some women began to believe in the capability of their own intellectual abilities. German entomologist, Maria Sibbylla Merian demonstrates that women should be included in the science world. In her book she describes her push to learn what she is curious about, rather than

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During the Scientific Revolution and even much before it, Women were seen as weak minded, distracted if not wanting a husband,and that they were not speaking truth if they had their own ideas about different topics. Women of the time were often quiet towards the ideas of speaking up or out about ideas that were against those of a man or those of the catholic church. The heliocentric idea of the universe, although was published in 16th century, it was still widely disowned by the Catholic Church, who believed in a geocentric view of our solar system because there was “no proof of the Earth moving”. This lead to the development of the Scientific Method which was developed by both Francis Bacon and René Descartes. The scientific Revolution allowed women to increase equality through creation of accurate theories through theses, mostly accurate data, and it made Men consider Women’s ideas and not just think that they were crazy because they decided to have different views than the Men.

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During the 1400-1660 the renaissance was happening and new ideas started to spread. The printing press was invented, Martin Luther posted the 95 theses on the church's door, and trade was becoming bigger. New kinds of art, philosophy, and techniques started to arise. European society started to debate about what the role of women is, many said it was to bear the mans child and to stay at home. During this time the debate about the role of women was understood differently by early feminists, religious leaders, and humanist thinkers.

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Annie Higginson’s letter to the Lady Ferrers signifies that education for women is also turning for the better. In this letter, a woman recommends a school for women to another woman (Document Nine, Letter to Lady Ferrers of Transworth Castle, England). This exemplifies the significant change in education because what was originally targeted to wealthy young men grew to include many women. In 1523, a man goes on to say that women need to be taught structure/morals and be literate. Once again, this is a major transformation, as a man is supporting educated women.

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