4. Viking women had rights.
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Viking Age women particularly of Scandinavia had the privilege of having a tremendous degree of freedom. Scandinavian women were able to own property, request for a divorce and reclaim their dowries if their marriages take a turn for the worse. Some women were traders, warriors, and farmers. If their husbands died, women were expected to take over the role of household provider permanently. Amazingly, they were able to enjoy economic opportunities that were rarely offered to contemporary women in other parts of Europe.
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