Women+Within+the+Commoners

= = =The Role of Women Commoners=

Prior to invasion, Aztec women who were commoners were treated in various ways. They were not only viewed as those who performed the everyday tasks, and those who took care of their children. They were also active in their community. Some Aztec women were very skilled when it came to healing, and others were midwives. "They knew how to use herbs to cure simple illnesses, make splints to support broken bones and other physical cures. Midwives were very helpful during pregnancies, helping the mother to bear her child and making her safe." ("Midwives or Healers") Women were crucial and very important in the Aztec society. They were responsible for the well-being of others, including other women. Besides being healers and midwives, women were also merchants, others even sold products at the market. Therefore, it can be seen that women who belonged to the ordinary, everyday social status within the Aztec were not necessarily oppressed to stay home to cook and watch over their children, but they were also given a chance to take care of their own. (Source: []**)** (Source:http://history.missouristate.edu/jchuchiak/aztecwomen4.jpg)