A revolution was taking place during the 16th and 17th centuries, which helped shape life today in all aspects. The intellectual development that occurred during this time period is significant because much of the ideals of these scientists are still used to this day. The scientific revolution pushed society towards a modernized culture; socially and politically. This revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries led to a new way of living, thinking and how the Church interacted in society as well as in the daily life of the individual. The social and political development that emerged from this period of time has greatly shaped that of today as much of what has been studied has transformed the way we think. Many of these great thinkers questioned what those around them knew. A great change occurred in society as a result of the Scientific Revolution, as women were actually participating in the Scientific Revolution. Many were simply philosophers' scribes or artists, but many were also laboratory assistants. Maria Sibylla Merian, a woman, who was very involved in the work of these great scientists. He worked with a man and after returning to his native home he continued to do his own work as well. Johan Georg Volkammer, a doctor who lives in Nuremberg, asks her to work with him, she responds and accepts his offer. He then goes on to describe all the work he has done, including the drawings he has made and the conservation of the insects and animals he has collected. He would also like his work to be published and “printed for the benefit and pleasure of scholars and lovers of such things, that they may see what wonderful plants and animals the Lord God has created... middle of paper ...saying the truth is that the Church is the political system they have at the moment. The Scientific Revolution revolutionized people's way of thinking and challenged the political involvement of the Church. Women are now able to work alongside men and help them in their experiments, drawing, organizing and so on, as well as influencing their work. The Church was also an institution that was much questioned due to this idea of ​​freedom of thought. The Church could not fit into the daily life of an individual. The average person no longer needed the Church to tell him or explain something he needed to believe. Instead most individuals thanks to the Scientific Revolution were able to read these great works that were published and not because women translated them, but also many were obtaining higher education than was once available.