The writings of john locke primarily led the founding fathers to believe that

the great awakening and enlightenment drew together all british subjects with new experiences and educational opportunities for both of them

some women in the middle and upper classes worked as doctors, government officials, or priestesses. both women and men enjoyed a better quality of life the higher they were on the social pyramid. the egyptians believed that their class system created a stable, well-ordered society. each group had its own role to play.