Women in this era were primarily expected to focus on domestic duties and family life. Pursuing careers or inventions was often discouraged or seen as unusual. This limited the opportunities and support available to women who had innovative ideas.

While women could technically obtain patents, they faced legal challenges related to property ownership and control of their earnings. Some laws or social customs could limit their ability to independently manage their inventions and benefit from them fully.

Women often lacked access to the financial resources, education, and networks needed to develop and commercialize their inventions. Securing funding, finding collaborators, and navigating the business world presented significant hurdles.