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What did Herodotus, a Greek historian, observe about Egyptian women's social status compared to Greek women?
What did Herodotus, a Greek historian, observe about Egyptian women's social status compared to Greek women?
- Greek women had lower social status because they were not allowed to inherit property.
- Greek women had higher social status due to their involvement in trade and politics.
- Egyptian women had higher social status as they could inherit property and engage in trade and politics. (correct)
- Egyptian women had lower social status as they were not allowed to inherit property or participate in trade and politics.
What was a significant factor contributing to the high power of women in ancient societies according to the text?
What was a significant factor contributing to the high power of women in ancient societies according to the text?
- Their physical strength.
- Their ability to bear children. (correct)
- Their education level.
- Their participation in politics.
What was a common form of oppression faced by women under subtle patriarchy according to the text?
What was a common form of oppression faced by women under subtle patriarchy according to the text?
- No differences in gender pay gap between men and women.
- Equal representation of women in politics and executive positions.
- Sexism manifested through prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination based on sex. (correct)
- Women earning more than men in the workforce.
Which statement best describes the gender roles as defined under Confucianism in China?
Which statement best describes the gender roles as defined under Confucianism in China?
Which movement has contributed significantly to the advancement of women since ancient times according to the text?
Which movement has contributed significantly to the advancement of women since ancient times according to the text?
What was a key influence that spread Greek views on women in Egypt according to the text?
What was a key influence that spread Greek views on women in Egypt according to the text?
How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato view women?
How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato view women?
What were the primary roles assigned to women according to Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato?
What were the primary roles assigned to women according to Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato?
How were women restricted in terms of education based on Greek views mentioned in the text?
How were women restricted in terms of education based on Greek views mentioned in the text?
What societal status did Greek philosophers believe women should have?
What societal status did Greek philosophers believe women should have?
How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato contribute to the perpetuation of patriarchy?
How did Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato contribute to the perpetuation of patriarchy?
In what ways did Greek views on women differ from prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribes?
In what ways did Greek views on women differ from prehistoric hunter-gatherer tribes?
What was the historical conception of gender and sexuality during the dawn of civilization?
What was the historical conception of gender and sexuality during the dawn of civilization?
What does the divine feminine concept refer to?
What does the divine feminine concept refer to?
How did societies treat men and women during the dawn of civilization?
How did societies treat men and women during the dawn of civilization?
What was the significance of the divine feminine concept in ancient societies?
What was the significance of the divine feminine concept in ancient societies?
What does it mean for a society to be egalitarian?
What does it mean for a society to be egalitarian?
What was the significance of the high regard for women during the dawn of civilization?
What was the significance of the high regard for women during the dawn of civilization?
