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Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right)
Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right). Boys are shown being punished by a father who holds him over a fire of burning chillies while lecturing him, stripped and thrown in a muddy puddle in the street, taught to carry loads, to paddle canoe and to fish. Girls are shown being punished and lectured while breathing fumes of burning chillies, taught to grind maize, to sweep and to weave. From the Bodleian Library, Oxford
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This print showcases the stark contrast in Aztec education between boys and girls. On the left, we witness a scene of discipline and instruction for young boys. A stern father holds his son over a fire of burning chillies, delivering a lecture that emphasizes the importance of obedience and resilience. Stripped down and thrown into a muddy puddle on the street, these boys are taught to endure physical challenges as they navigate their way through childhood. Meanwhile, on the right side of the image, we observe an equally rigorous education for Aztec girls. Punished and lectured amidst fumes of burning chillies, these young girls learn valuable skills such as grinding maize, sweeping, and weaving. Their education revolves around domestic chores and responsibilities that will shape them into capable women who contribute to their households. The photograph captures not only the educational practices but also provides insight into gender roles within Aztec society. While boys are trained in activities like fishing or paddling canoes for transportation purposes outside their homes, girls are prepared for household duties essential to maintaining their families' daily lives. Preserved by the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, this remarkable print offers us a glimpse into pre-Columbian Mexican culture while highlighting both similarities and differences in how boys and girls were educated during this time period.
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