Question

Why were women not allowed to read or write in 18th century?

Answer 1

In the 18th century most jobs required a great deal of physical strength so men usually did them. Also housework was very time consuming. There were no convenience foods in the 18th century and no labor saving devices. Most married women did not work outside the home because they did not have time. Even middle class women were kept busy organizing the servants. However life could be hard for spinsters. Single women worked as spinners, tailoresses, milliners and washerwomen. Many women were domestic servants. Others were midwives and milkmaids.