Question

reformers pointed out that the legal institution of marriage proved that domestic relationships and family were not ___ concerns. they also claimed that a married woman did not receive compensation for ____ . in most states, after a marriage took place, wages and property accumulated by the woman belonged to her ___ .

Answer 1

During the 18th century in America, married women did not have control over their property and were subject to the legal control of their husbands. Single women and widows had some property rights, but they still lacked political rights.

• During the 18th century in America, the legal institution of marriage and societal norms placed women in a subordinate position.
• A married woman did not have control over her own property, wages, or choices, and her legal status was tied to her husband through the concept of coverture.
• While single women and widows had some property rights, they still did not have political rights like the right to vote.