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New Polity

The Gender Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism

Feb 27, 2024
Discover how capitalism reshaped gender roles by shifting from feudalism, explore the division of tasks between men and women in different communities, and learn about the impact of transitioning on wealth distribution and societal structures. Uncover the evolution of gender dynamics from historical societies to modern times, reflecting on the challenges and changes in traditional gender norms and relationships.
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  • Feudalism viewed working for a wage as a sign of poverty, while capitalism commodified labor, reshaping gender roles.
  • Women experienced displacement from traditional roles due to the rise of wage labor, becoming relegated to reproductive duties.

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Shift from Feudalism to Capitalism

The transition from feudalism to capitalism is marked by key changes including taxes being paid in money, the enclosure of the commons leading to wage labor, and centralization. The movement towards a centralized economic model indicates a shift towards treating labor as a commodity and the rise of a climate focused on money as the chief purpose of life.

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