If you believe that there is a large difference between the women and men of today, you'll be rudely awakened when you're back in the time of the Vikings. Men and women had hugely different roles, both important, one perhaps more exciting than the other, but both important none the less.
Men
Let's not pretend that you are going to be bored during this trip. You men live quite the exciting life during the Viking period. Made up of both Boendr and Freemen, the Vikings would leave during spring and summer for a few months. That alone should be a selling point for most of you. Months alone. Away from the wives and kids. Just you and the guys, something you've been begging for for a long time. However, this is not some silly poker match you'll be having. No, during this time, you will be gong overseas looking for glory and riches. During winter and fall is when the trip ends and you will bring yourself to return back to the main land.
Women
There are some very distinct ways of being a woman here. And none of which involve you being dainty and all too feminine. In actuallity, you are going to be working pretty hard, especially when your Husband is off pillaging. Women have to work the land, milk the cows and even prepare clothing for the whole family. There is no next door seamstress. It's all you. You'd also have the pleasure of taking care of the kids. Lucky you though, when they were old enough, they could lend a hand with the house labours. However, it wasn't encouraged to let them outside much while young. The cold weather was quicker to take innocent lives.
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