Women can own land, keep the keys to the house and property, and are consulted on matters concerning the community. Everyone obeys the grandmother of a family, no matter how difficult or illogical she might appear to be. Anglo-Saxon lords provide for widows with children within their community, as it is important for the future of the community that a mother is able to care for her children. Every man is respectful to a woman in his own social class, and ultra-respectful to one above. He does not automatically assume he can insult or abuse a lower class woman with impunity.
Rape is the act of a pervert.
Women adding the wounded are left unmolested, and even sought after. Battle When you are standing in a battle line waiting for the first onslaught of the enemy, remember your primary concern is to stay alive and unhurt. Most of the fyrd are there as a part of their land grant, or because their lord said they must be. If you get injured, you wouldn't keep fighting, this would be a legitimate excuse for not having to fight anymore, get out of the way, and tend to your injuries. Obviously a professional warrior, such as a huscarl has a slightly different attitude.