During medieval times women were objectified; this is proven by political marriages and the strict gender roles that were enforced. Political marriages are a common and effective way to unite kingdoms through diplomacy. People involved in these marriages are seen as pawns and tools of diplomacy. An example of people being used as pawns of political marriage to unite kingdoms is King Henry VII of England, the King had six wives through political marriages. King Henry used his wives as objects shown in this quote: “By the late 1520s, it was clear Catherine (now in her mid-40s) would not bear any more children, and Henry, increasingly desperate for a legitimate son, planned to marry Anne.” (Wikipedia) King Henry used his wife as nothing more than