The renaissance period changed several positions.
Artists went up in status.
Writers went up in status.
Thinkers went up in status.
Doctors went up in status.
Craftsmen went up in status.
Traders went up in status. (Made much money. Check out several Italian families.)
The clergy went down in status. Particular not seen as all knowing.
Questioning the church and individuals motivates for their own personal gain. (Reformation)
A. it took a few decades. The court ruled that even if they are separate, as long as they are equal, it was okay.
US economic influence in other countries led to -cultural- diffusion.