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Who were not considered citizens in ancient Athens?
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What were the main factors that affected the lifestyle of people in ancient Athens?
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What was the result of not being a citizen in ancient Athens?
What was the result of not being a citizen in ancient Athens?
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Study Notes
Roles of Men and Women in Ancient Athens
- Men were in charge and controlled the lives of their sisters, daughters, and wives.
- Women had very few rights compared to men, and their main purpose was generally considered to be child-rearing.
Theories Behind Women's Fewer Rights
- One theory suggests that the Greeks believed men and women were different species, with men being comparable to gods and women to the animal kingdom.
- Another theory suggests that the difference in rights was based on physical strength, with men being believed to be physically stronger and therefore more capable intellectually.
Roles of Men
- Men's role was to provide money, food, and a home for their family.
- Men had a wide variety of jobs, including farmers, traders, soldiers, teachers, and politicians.
Roles of Women
- Women stayed at home and supervised slaves, raised children, spun thread, and wove cloth to make clothes and rags.
- Wealthy women were not allowed outside without their husband's permission.
- Women could only leave home if escorted by men from their family or slaves.
Exceptions to Women's Roles
- Poor women had to leave the house to work and earn money, giving them more freedom and independence.
- Female priestesses in the temples of Athens were treated very differently, with respect and power over religion and politics.
Education and Marriage
- Boys went to school at around seven years old and learned about literature, arithmetic, and physical fitness (boxing, wrestling, and athletics).
- Girls stayed at home with their mothers and were taught how to look after the home, with few being taught to read or write.
- Many girls got married at 13 or 14 years old to a man chosen by their father.
Socializing and Leisure Time
- Men and women socialized separately, with women staying at home and making music, enjoying games, and socializing with female friends.
- Wealthy men gathered in each other's homes for symposia, where they drank wine, discussed politics and philosophy, and excluded women.
- Slaves attended these events, entertaining the guests with dancing and music, and serving food and wine.
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Explore the roles of men and women in ancient Athens with historian and archaeologist Elena Malus.
