Your task is to compare and contrast Spartan and Athenian women.
Look into these topics to develop an understanding:
- What were their jobs?
- How many rights did they have?
- What were the different class levels in the societies?
- What role did they play in religion?
- What sources are available to us, primary and secondary?
- NB: Who wrote them? How reliable are they? Why should we be careful when using them?
You are to write a 500-word essay comparing the lives of Athenian and Spartan women. For your essay you should choose 2 – 3 of these topics to give an in depth analysis of the lives of Athenian and Spartan women.
