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What was the primary role of girls in ancient Athens?
What was the primary role of girls in ancient Athens?
At what age did many girls in ancient Athens get married?
At what age did many girls in ancient Athens get married?
What subjects did boys in ancient Athens learn at school?
What subjects did boys in ancient Athens learn at school?
What was the purpose of teaching boys boxing, wrestling, and athletics in ancient Athens?
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How did men and women in ancient Athens typically spend their leisure time?
How did men and women in ancient Athens typically spend their leisure time?
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What was the main purpose of a symposium in ancient Athens?
What was the main purpose of a symposium in ancient Athens?
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Why did poor Greek men not participate in symposiums?
Why did poor Greek men not participate in symposiums?
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What role did female slaves play in symposiums in ancient Athens?
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What was the main role of men in ancient Athens?
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Why couldn't wealthy women in Athens leave their homes without permission?
Why couldn't wealthy women in Athens leave their homes without permission?
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What was the daily life of most women in ancient Athens like?
What was the daily life of most women in ancient Athens like?
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Who were the exceptions to the rule that women couldn't leave their homes?
Who were the exceptions to the rule that women couldn't leave their homes?
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What was unique about female priestesses in ancient Athens?
What was unique about female priestesses in ancient Athens?
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What did women in ancient Athens do to make clothes?
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Why were priestesses in ancient Athens considered powerful?
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What was the social status of most women in ancient Athens?
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Who were not considered citizens in ancient Athens?
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What factors greatly influenced the lifestyle of people in ancient Athens?
What factors greatly influenced the lifestyle of people in ancient Athens?
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What was the main purpose of women in ancient Athens?
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Why did Athenian men believe they were superior to women?
Why did Athenian men believe they were superior to women?
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What did Athenian men control in ancient Athens?
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What was the theory about why women had fewer rights in ancient Athens?
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What was the role of great philosophers 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. Learn about the social dynamics of ancient Greece.
