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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.

(make it short)

In Rome, women had more control over their households and were seen as equals to their husbands in household affairs, whereas in Greece, women had limited rights and were confined to the private sphere of the home.

what do you mean by private sphere?

The "private sphere" refers to the domestic realm of the home, where women were traditionally expected to manage household affairs and take care of the family, while men (the "public sphere") were involved in external matters such as politics, business, and social interactions.