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This paper briefly looks at the population make up that was prevalent at the time. The paper then goes on to look at the concept Latin American society at the time had of women and how they were treated according to those social beliefs and norms. Finally, it looks at marriage and the rights of women to inherit and own property during colonial times in Latin America.

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"This essay looks at the lives of women in colonial Latin America. The essay pays special attention to the era after 1825. In this essay the author briefly looks at the population make up and the class structure that was somewhat prevalent at the time. Then the essay goes on to look at the concept Latin American society at the time had of women and how they were treated according to those social beliefs and norms. This essay also looks at the sexuality, marriage and the rights of women..."

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