How does understanding the position of Anglo-Saxon women help you understand A Wifes Lament?

The
Anglo-Saxon culture valued honor and kindred, more so than love. Besides, in a world where
nothing was considered permanent, love was too abstract and fleeting. Also, a woman was part of
the Anglo-Saxon man's private life, and did nothing to add to his honor in that case. All of the
elements combine to create a character who was "thrown away" and has no recourse but
the familiar concept of exile.