. Women's worth was considered less than men's so women were forced to rely on men for everything. Society depicted the role of women as the mother, useful to provide children and make men comfortable. Men were the protectors, providing their family with everything. They dominated over the family as the ruler.
             The United States, then a colony of England, was already separated into the south and north. The role of women was similar across the colony, but in the south women had slightly more control. In the south there was a shortage of women, therefore increasing demand. Women could trade sexual favors for f
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