Differences Of Women In Ancient Greece
Karina Nieves
GNHU 285
Dr.Ward
Greek Women
11/10/14
Greek Women
How much freedom did Greek woman have? Ancient Greece was a patriarchal society were often restricted by legal and social customs. Where an individual came from had a big impact on what one was able to do. There were many differences in the women of different parts of Greece in specific Spartan, Athenian Women, prostitute and companions. The freedom, what they wore, and how they contributed to society all depended on social class.
Women were very important to society. Women from different areas were treated differently. Spartan women in specific had a lot more freedom. They were able to exercise with men, and wear minimal clothing. The main job of Spartan women was to birth healthy babies. They wanted to raise them with Spartan values. In Sparta, when a …show more content…
They did contribute to public life as priestess and participants in religious rites and festivals. One of their most important responsibilities was raising legitimate children and managing family households. In the household women of higher class did not raise their children they had nannies and servants. They managed households and the money. Ideal Athenian women stayed in door or in the house female friends. She didn’t take care of the house herself, she supervised. Athenians were allowed to give their opinion on matters to men if it were in the right time and place. There were many restrictions for women. Under the Athenian democracy they were allowed to own property. It was encouraged for Women to have dowry. They only married with people of similar wealth and status. The rich Athenian women were not allowed to socialize or have any contact with men. All their movements and behavior were restricted. On the other hand, poor Athenians had mobility they worked outside selling in market place. This marked their status that showed that they weren’t women of higher
GNHU 285
Dr.Ward
Greek Women
11/10/14
Greek Women
How much freedom did Greek woman have? Ancient Greece was a patriarchal society were often restricted by legal and social customs. Where an individual came from had a big impact on what one was able to do. There were many differences in the women of different parts of Greece in specific Spartan, Athenian Women, prostitute and companions. The freedom, what they wore, and how they contributed to society all depended on social class.
Women were very important to society. Women from different areas were treated differently. Spartan women in specific had a lot more freedom. They were able to exercise with men, and wear minimal clothing. The main job of Spartan women was to birth healthy babies. They wanted to raise them with Spartan values. In Sparta, when a …show more content…
They did contribute to public life as priestess and participants in religious rites and festivals. One of their most important responsibilities was raising legitimate children and managing family households. In the household women of higher class did not raise their children they had nannies and servants. They managed households and the money. Ideal Athenian women stayed in door or in the house female friends. She didn’t take care of the house herself, she supervised. Athenians were allowed to give their opinion on matters to men if it were in the right time and place. There were many restrictions for women. Under the Athenian democracy they were allowed to own property. It was encouraged for Women to have dowry. They only married with people of similar wealth and status. The rich Athenian women were not allowed to socialize or have any contact with men. All their movements and behavior were restricted. On the other hand, poor Athenians had mobility they worked outside selling in market place. This marked their status that showed that they weren’t women of higher