Read the quote about women in Roman society. “[T]he position of the Roman matron was quite different from that of the Greek matron in the time of Pericles. The Roman matron was mistress in her own household. As the husband took charge of all external transactions, so the wife was supreme in household arrangements.” —James Donaldson, Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome Based on your knowledge of the role of women in the Roman republic, provide evidence to prove the author’s claim that the position of Roman women was different from that of Greek women.
One piece of evidence that supports the author's claim is that Roman women could participate in their own households and make decisions regarding household management without interference from their husbands. This level of autonomy in the home was not typically granted to Greek women in ancient times, who were often confined to domestic duties and had limited roles outside the home. Additionally, Roman women had legal rights that were not afforded to Greek women, such as the ability to own property, inherit wealth, and even file for divorce in certain circumstances. This demonstrates a level of independence and authority that Roman women had in comparison to Greek women.
