Starting in the 14th century, the Renaissance period was a catalyst for a change in education. ... This harsh condemnation of the existing Renaissance educational system was repeated in the first half of the seventeenth century. ... For example, later in the sixteenth century, Anne Higginson wrote a letter that reflected the view that women's education consisted of reading and writing which were necessary skills for a woman to understand the scriptures, while embroidery, dancing, and music better prepared women for a decorative role to please their husbands. ... As a letter about the ...

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