Asked by Shayla Oster on May 20, 2024
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The Puritans believed that male authority in the household was
A) an outdated idea.
B) to be unquestioned.
C) so absolute that a husband could order the murder of his wife.
D) not supposed to resemble God's authority in any way, because that would be blasphemous.
E) limited only by the number of children-the more, the better.
Male Authority
The dominance or control traditionally held by men in various social, political, and familial contexts.
Puritans
A group of English Reformed Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from its "Catholic" practices.
Household
A social unit consisting of those living together in the same dwelling, typically a family or group of roommates.
- Ascertain the nature of gender interactions and the roles occupied by women in the Puritan societal structure.
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CF
Claudia FloresMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Puritans believed in a patriarchal society where male authority in the household was unquestioned. Women were seen as subservient to men and were expected to obey their husbands without question. This belief in male authority extended to all areas of Puritan society, including church and government. It was not, however, believed that a husband could order the murder of his wife.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the nature of gender interactions and the roles occupied by women in the Puritan societal structure.