Question

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. short 1 sentene

Answer 1

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Roman women had more control over household affairs and were seen as the mistress of their own homes, compared to Greek women who had less autonomy and were primarily responsible for bearing and raising children.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Roman women had more power over their households compared to Greek women.