History's "worst" nun - Theresa A. Yugar
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Juana Ramírez de Asbaje sat before a panel of prestigious theologians, jurists, and mathematicians. They had been invited to test Juana’s knowledge with the most difficult questions they could muster. But she successfully answered every challenge, from complicated equations to philosophical queries. Who was this impressive woman? Theresa Yugar details the life of the Mexican poet and scholar.
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While the church attempted to diminish Sor Juana’s agenda, Sor Juana relied on religion to earn her social mobility. What role did religion play in Sor Juana’s life?
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Emma wang
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a nun
Jennifer Mink
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helping her get smart while not getting married
Chase Herring
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Religion let Juana gain more knowledge, and also remain unmarried.
Marche Darden
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Religion played a role in Sor Juana's life by giving her the ability to keep getting smarter, but remain unmarried.
Nayeli Jaqueline Torres Fernández
Nayeli Jaqueline Torres Fernández
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She decided inside a religion because in this form she kept continue studied ans, eventually not married
Tania Gisell Salgado
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it gave her the possibility to continue studying, to remain single
Sonam Priyadarshinee Panda
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I completely agree.
Alba S
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I believe that religion served as cover for her. A valid excuse for her to not get married in that day in age and still be able to be seen as respectable. While also giving her a platform to display her knowledge, and gain more knowledge.
Pau Monsivais
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1. Much of her literary works are based on religious themes.
2. It gave her the opportunity to "have" the life she wanted, since she did'nt have the obligation to marry.
3. Her life in the convent of Santa Paula gave her the social mobility she desired.
Candice Hughes
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I feel like religion gave Sor Juana further reach in her audience. She ruffled many feathers, but she made a historical mark on feminism.
