Expectations of Women and Womanhood in Colonial Society

Authors

Francesca K.R. Cistone, The College of WoosterFollow

Document Type

Podcast

Publication Date

12-8-2013

Keywords

expectations of women, 18th century women, 18th century women gender roles

Abstract

This podcast explains the roles and expectations of white women in 1780-1800 in the United States. Women in colonial America were not expected to be educated but to be perfect wives, mothers and housekeepers. Throughout the podcast, I explored these different themes as well as the "what if?" factor of educating women during this time period. Enjoy!

Recommended Citation

Cistone, Francesca K.R., "Expectations of Women and Womanhood in Colonial Society" (2013). U.S. Experience to 1877 Podcasts. 31.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/ushistorypodcasts/31