Siyabonga Reflects

Throughout history, the role of women in society has undergone significant transformations, marked by challenges and opportunities. In ancient times, women were primarily assigned domestic tasks such as gathering vegetables and caring for the family while men engaged in hunting. Certain societies relied on women to cultivate fields, gather firewood, and cook, juxtaposed against men who assumed hunting responsibilities. As women's responsibilities centered around home and sustenance, their role naturally extended to childcare and ensuring food availability, positioning them for potential employment as domestic aides in affluent households. A woman working at the office, by Sora Shimazaki at Pexels.com The Influence of the French Revolution The 14th to 17th centuries marked a period of revival, introducing novel ideologies and the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire, epitomized by the monumental French Revolution. This revolutionary tide triggered transformative chang