29 Questions
What term refers to emulating the Virgin Mary by being perfect, pure, innocent, and modest?
Marianism
In the Mexican journal from 1841, what did it suggest women should hide?
Their attractiveness and talent
What term is associated with expecting women to withstand extreme sacrifices and suffering for the family's good?
Honor
Which term, defined in future slides, is linked to having a 'double standard'?
Patriarchy
What belief system emerged in Mexico around 1841 which suggested women should not try to be extraordinary and conceal their qualities?
Marianism
What is honor with respect to this life compared to?
Salvation with respect to the next life
In a patriarchal system, who holds the power according to the text?
Men predominantly
What was the role of white women in colonial Brazil according to the text?
Stayed secluded from African and native Brazilian men
What was expected in terms of sexual comportment in colonial Latin America based on the text?
No contraception was allowed
What does 'patria potestad' refer to as described in the text?
The father's authority over his children and descendants
What was the status of women in colonial Brazil as discussed in the text?
Excluded from public roles and considered inferior
What was the main basis for marriage according to the elite?
Social and economic considerations
Why were love letters found in Inquisition trials?
To blackmail individuals into marriage
Why did the elite show little interest in marrying individuals with African or indigenous ancestry?
Because of societal constructs
What did the elite believe marriage was primarily for?
Creating alliances between families
Why did the poor often go unnoticed by the elite in terms of marriage?
They lacked economic incentives to marry
What role did Catholic doctrine play in the elite's view of sexual regulations?
It was of little concern when it came to sexual regulations
What was more common, children born out of wedlock or in wedlock?
Children born out of wedlock
Which group was more likely to prioritize upholding societal conventions?
Wealthy members of society
What kind of activity was common according to the text?
Sex outside of marriage
Why were same-sex men and women at significant risk if caught in the historical context described?
They would receive lengthy prison sentences
How did historians gather information about the poorer, usually illiterate population?
Reading testimonies from criminal and civil documents
Why didn't most people follow societal rules according to the text?
Limited availability of resources to enforce the rules
What was a common practice among elite families to maintain a prestigious lifestyle for their children?
Giving a large dowry to 1 or 2 daughters for marriage
Which activity were nuns in the convent sometimes involved in?
Running businesses like sweets and chocolates shops
What did wealthy women who brought a substantial dowry to the convent have the privilege to do?
Dress as Black-Veiled Nuns
What were 'Donadas' tasked with when they were 'donated' to a convent?
Cleaning and cooking in return for room and board
Why did some nuns receive a yearly stipend from local business owners?
To avoid being accused of usury for lending money and charging interest
What was a common characteristic of 'Donadas' in the convent?
They were sometimes harshly treated by other nuns
Test your knowledge on important terms related to gender and sex, including Marianism, machismo, sexism, stereotypes, honor, and patriarchy. Explore concepts such as the emulation of the Virgin Mary, the 'double standard,' and societal expectations for women.
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