Discuss the contributions of women to the scientific revolution. Did new developments in science and philosophy change gender relations or, instead, support existing distinctions?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Women denied access to higher education and scientific societies
2. Upper-class women such as Queen Christina of Sweden as patrons
3. Scientific literature specifically targeted toward women
4. Contributions of specific women, such as Margaret Cavendish
5. A statement of whether these developments reflected changing gender relations or, instead, the continued challenges facing women
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