In the Middle Ages, what was the status of a married woman in relation to her husband ?
Correct answer: A. she was considered her husband's property
- A. she was considered her husband's property
- B. she was considered equal to her husband
- C. she was more legally powerful than her husband
- D. she was her husband's property, but could not be mistreated under law
Explanation
Under the medieval doctrine of coverture, a married woman's separate legal identity and property rights were largely absorbed into those of her husband. The law therefore treated her as subordinate to him, making option A the intended answer rather than equality or greater legal power.
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