It Was A Male-Dominated World
Elizabeth I succeeded her sister on the throne when she was only 25 years old. Queen Elizabeth had to stand her ground in a male-dominated realm as the second-ever female in the court. That meant keeping her beauty and freshness as long as possible; back then, men were more likely to speak with her if she could keep their attention. Her unmarried status made her job considerably more difficult.
It Was A Male Dominated World
Unmarried Women Were Considered Bothersome
Living and reigning in a male-dominated society meant Queen Elizabeth I had to work considerably harder to establish herself as the country’s ruler. Women were still considered the property of their husbands at the time. Unmarried women were regarded as little more than a nuisance. Even though she reigned on the throne of England, Queen Elizabeth I had a lot more to prove as an unmarried lady.
Unmarried Women Were Considered Bothersome
