> Dismissing a multi-millenia multi-cultural fundamental norm This norm was not evenly distributed. Generally, if you were a peasant (and especially a woman),

> Dismissing a multi-millenia multi-cultural fundamental norm This norm was not evenly distributed. Generally, if you were a peasant (and especially a woman), you were expected to adhere to the norms rigidly. While those with means or power frequently got to flaunt them or even started their own religions to get around them[1]. To me it just looks like another lever of control for the powerful over the "plebs". [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_England https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_England