"More than half of the work done by women in the period between the 16th and 18th centuries took place outside of the home, and around half of all housework and three-quarters of care work was conducted professionally for other households.

This picture has emerged following an extensive search of thousands of court reports and witness statements that describe the activities being undertaken by everyday folk."

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https://phys.org/news/2025-10-woman-home-assumptions-women-early.html