Similarities Between North Africa And Southwest Asia
Today, in our modern society, women are treated more or less equally with men. But was it like that in post-classical societies long ago? What was it like in two post-classical periods, of North Africa and Southwest Asia? North Africa had its differences, Southwest Asia had its own, but they shared some similarities as well.
In North Africa, women were actually deemed high in their society. They were considered the source of life and were often held in higher regard than men. They planted and harvested crops while the men performed the heavy labor and cleared the land. Women tended to the children and were responsible for domestic house chores. Many women even took part in trade and market, becoming merchants in long-distance trading.
In North Africa, women were actually deemed high in their society. They were considered the source of life and were often held in higher regard than men. They planted and harvested crops while the men performed the heavy labor and cleared the land. Women tended to the children and were responsible for domestic house chores. Many women even took part in trade and market, becoming merchants in long-distance trading.