While the Great Awakening emphasized vigorously emotional religiosity, the Enlightenment promoted the power of reason and scientific observation. Both movements had lasting impacts on the colonies. ... He embodied Enlightenment ideals in the British Atlantic with his scientific experiments and philanthropic endeavors.
The intellectual and philosophical movement called the Enlightenment is indirectly responsible for increasing secularism in many communities. The First Great Awakening changed the perception of religion in many American colonies, and many of the colonists joined local churches.
The government of Sweden makes equality in education a priority. A majority of women work, and there is a minimal pay gap between men and women. 31% of publicly traded companies are headed by women. Women are also highly represented in government, making Sweden the most equal society.