Puritan Society/Culture

Puritanism is the fear that "somewhere someone is having a good time"

Roles of Men&Women

• Men were head of household and responsible for guiding family along religious path
• Women's biggest role was as a mother and worked to produce and raise the next generation of puritan women- limited rights

Puritan Party

• Puritans were often percieved as kill-joys
• they had restrictions and rules yet still managed to have fun
• Still drank and enjoyed other activities

Physical Activities

• Puritans didn't want people playing sports because they feared injuries and gambling
• on the other hand, they approved hunting and wrestling
• speed spinning competitions for women