* Legal status: Women were considered legal minors, and their property and legal rights were controlled by their husbands or fathers.
* Marriage: Women were expected to marry, and marriage was often seen as a way to improve one's social and economic status.
* Childbirth: Childbirth was a dangerous process, and many women died in childbirth.
* Education: Most women did not receive formal education, but some wealthy families hired tutors for their daughters.
* Work: Women typically worked in domestic roles, such as cooking, cleaning, and childrearing. Some women also worked as midwives, healers, and merchants.
* Social status: Women were considered inferior to men, and they were expected to be obedient and submissive.
* Fashion: Women's fashion was often elaborate, and it was used to display wealth and status.
Children
* Childhood mortality: Child mortality rates were very high, and many children died in infancy or early childhood.
* Education: Boys typically received formal education, while girls were often educated at home.
* Work: Children often began working at a young age, helping their families with chores or working as apprentices in trades.
* Social status: Children were considered inferior to adults, and they were expected to be obedient and respectful.
* Fashion: Children's clothing was often similar to adult clothing, but it was often simpler and less elaborate.