As the colonial economy began to develop, we see the beginnings of a stratified class system. Different forms of labor presented women with a diversity of experiences and opportunity. Should the Apprenticeship in PA documents and Elizabeth Sprig’s letter (Indentured Servant Complaint) from her time as an indentured servent be understood as ‘typical’ experiences? How might patriarchy or family structure of Colonial America impact the lives of young female apprentices or indentured servants? -Seth M.

As the colonial economy began to develop, we see the beginnings of a stratified class system. Different forms of labor presented women with a diversity of experiences and opportunity.''' Should the Apprenticeship in PA documents and Elizabeth Sprig’s letter (Indentured Servant Complaint) from her time as an indentured servent be understood as ‘typical’ experiences? How might patriarchy or family structure of Colonial America impact the lives of young female apprentices or indentured servants?''' -Seth M.

== Katherine Kish Sklar article, “To Use her as His Wife” ==

== Katherine Kish Sklar article, “To Use her as His Wife” ==

In this reading, I tried putting myself in the shoes of a wife or someone during that time, listening to this sermon. I found it somewhat contradictory. Wadsworth says the relationship should be mutual, but then says the husband is the head of the woman and the government of the household. The wife must submit to the husband. Obviously, this is a patriarchal society, and that was the thinking of it I guess. -Aqsa Z.

In this reading, I tried putting myself in the shoes of a wife or someone during that time, listening to this sermon. I found it somewhat contradictory. Wadsworth says the relationship should be mutual, but then says the husband is the head of the woman and the government of the household. The wife must submit to the husband. Obviously, this is a patriarchal society, and that was the thinking of it I guess. -Aqsa Z.