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What term refers to emulating the Virgin Mary by being perfect, pure, innocent, and modest?
What term refers to emulating the Virgin Mary by being perfect, pure, innocent, and modest?
In the Mexican journal from 1841, what did it suggest women should hide?
In the Mexican journal from 1841, what did it suggest women should hide?
What term is associated with expecting women to withstand extreme sacrifices and suffering for the family's good?
What term is associated with expecting women to withstand extreme sacrifices and suffering for the family's good?
Which term, defined in future slides, is linked to having a 'double standard'?
Which term, defined in future slides, is linked to having a 'double standard'?
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What belief system emerged in Mexico around 1841 which suggested women should not try to be extraordinary and conceal their qualities?
What belief system emerged in Mexico around 1841 which suggested women should not try to be extraordinary and conceal their qualities?
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What is honor with respect to this life compared to?
What is honor with respect to this life compared to?
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In a patriarchal system, who holds the power according to the text?
In a patriarchal system, who holds the power according to the text?
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What was the role of white women in colonial Brazil according to the text?
What was the role of white women in colonial Brazil according to the text?
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What was expected in terms of sexual comportment in colonial Latin America based on the text?
What was expected in terms of sexual comportment in colonial Latin America based on the text?
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What does 'patria potestad' refer to as described in the text?
What does 'patria potestad' refer to as described in the text?
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What was the status of women in colonial Brazil as discussed in the text?
What was the status of women in colonial Brazil as discussed in the text?
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What was the main basis for marriage according to the elite?
What was the main basis for marriage according to the elite?
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Why were love letters found in Inquisition trials?
Why were love letters found in Inquisition trials?
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Why did the elite show little interest in marrying individuals with African or indigenous ancestry?
Why did the elite show little interest in marrying individuals with African or indigenous ancestry?
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What did the elite believe marriage was primarily for?
What did the elite believe marriage was primarily for?
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Why did the poor often go unnoticed by the elite in terms of marriage?
Why did the poor often go unnoticed by the elite in terms of marriage?
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What role did Catholic doctrine play in the elite's view of sexual regulations?
What role did Catholic doctrine play in the elite's view of sexual regulations?
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What was more common, children born out of wedlock or in wedlock?
What was more common, children born out of wedlock or in wedlock?
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Which group was more likely to prioritize upholding societal conventions?
Which group was more likely to prioritize upholding societal conventions?
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What kind of activity was common according to the text?
What kind of activity was common according to the text?
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Why were same-sex men and women at significant risk if caught in the historical context described?
Why were same-sex men and women at significant risk if caught in the historical context described?
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How did historians gather information about the poorer, usually illiterate population?
How did historians gather information about the poorer, usually illiterate population?
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Why didn't most people follow societal rules according to the text?
Why didn't most people follow societal rules according to the text?
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What was a common practice among elite families to maintain a prestigious lifestyle for their children?
What was a common practice among elite families to maintain a prestigious lifestyle for their children?
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Which activity were nuns in the convent sometimes involved in?
Which activity were nuns in the convent sometimes involved in?
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What did wealthy women who brought a substantial dowry to the convent have the privilege to do?
What did wealthy women who brought a substantial dowry to the convent have the privilege to do?
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What were 'Donadas' tasked with when they were 'donated' to a convent?
What were 'Donadas' tasked with when they were 'donated' to a convent?
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Why did some nuns receive a yearly stipend from local business owners?
Why did some nuns receive a yearly stipend from local business owners?
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What was a common characteristic of 'Donadas' in the convent?
What was a common characteristic of 'Donadas' in the convent?
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