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A 5 page paper which examines the roles and
positions of ancient Greek and Roman women. The paper also makes mention of the
Etruscan women, who influenced how Roman women approached their position in
society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
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the bedroom, much like our society today, there were others who were incredibly open with their sexuality. The Greeks, on the other hand, were far more confining and restrictive in
their societys opinion of women. One of the cultures who influenced how the Roman women evolved and approached their social and sexual position was the Etruscans. And, the women were
particularly obvious with their sexuality and their position in the Roman world. In examining the Roman and Greek women we cannot ignore such influences. Bearing that in mind the following
paper examines the roles of women in ancient Greek and Roman culture, discussing Etruscan women as well. Women in Ancient Roman and Greek Culture Sexuality was a very
powerful and natural element of the Etruscan people. Both men and women enjoyed a freedom concerning sexuality, and concerning gender issues in general. One author illustrates that "Sharing wives is
an established Etruscan custom. Etruscan women take particular care of their bodies and exercise often, sometimes along with the men, and sometimes by themselves" (Anonymous Legal Status in the Greek
World, 2002; wlgr-greeklegal100.html). It was not considered an outrage to see an Etruscan woman naked, nor for her to be seen naked. And, in terms of using their sexuality, "They
do not share their couches with their husbands but with the other men who happen to be present, and they propose toasts to anyone they choose. They are expert drinkers
and very attractive" (Anonymous Legal Status in the Greek World, 2002; wlgr-greeklegal100.html). In further examination of the rights of women, both legally and socially, as well as sexually, we
note that the "Etruscans raise all the children that are born, without knowing who their fathers are. The children live the way their parents live, often attending drinking parties and
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