Women of the Nineteenth Century During the early nineteenth century, women were subjected to stereotypes that limited what their gender was thought to be capable of. No woman was able to escape the inferior label. The level of so-called inferiority differed between races. African American and Native American women surprisingly held much importance and responsibility in caring for the family and the community, whether it was a plantation or tribe. From hard labor to excelling …showed first 75 words of 1720 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1720 total…to struggle, regardless of advances others were making during this time. Anglo American women gained social status as education and women’s rights became predominant during the time. Native American women, predominantly Cherokee, lost some of their independence and responsibility as the Anglo American idealism of Manifest Destiny absorbed much of their culture. Advances were made and set backs occurred, but women overall took steps towards equality that would be resumed after the Civil War.