In the late Middle Ages

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All of these statements are true regarding women and religion during the late Middle Ages. Some women, such as Catherine of Siena and Julian of Norwich, were recognized for their spiritual insights and held great influence in society. Convents were more common than monasteries and served as a refuge for women seeking education and a sense of empowerment. The Beguines, while often living in independent communities, were viewed with suspicion and accused of heresy. Finally, some critics voiced concern over the practice of forcing women into convents against their will.

In the Late Middle Ages