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# Roman Women The document describes the rights and status of Roman women. ## Summary of Roman Women's Rights * **Lower Classes (Plebeians):** Women in the lower classes were not considered citizens. * **Upper Classes (Patricians):** Women in the upper classes were not considered citizens either....

# Roman Women The document describes the rights and status of Roman women. ## Summary of Roman Women's Rights * **Lower Classes (Plebeians):** Women in the lower classes were not considered citizens. * **Upper Classes (Patricians):** Women in the upper classes were not considered citizens either. * **Citizenship Transmission:** However, women could transmit citizenship to their children. * **Legal Status:** Roman women were considered minors under the law. * **Freedom of Movement & Participation:** Despite their legal status, women had freedom of movement and could participate in economic, social, and cultural life. ## Roman Law * **The Twelve Tables (circa 450 BCE):** An early set of Roman laws * **Justinian's Code:** A later compilation of Roman laws.