Women in Ancient Society
An eminent historian (Gerda Lerner) claims that class [in ancient society] was constructed out of gender relations which advantaged men.
Search the Internet
To get a better understanding of the women’s roles in the earliest civilizations, do some research.
Rights of Women in Ancient Egypt
Were Ancient Egyptians the First Feminists?
Women’s Rights in Mesopotamia
Respond in writing to the following questions after exploring the internet sites above Must Be 250 words
Is this (the opening statement about class) evident in Hammurabis Code? What does Hammurabis Code tell us about women in ancient Babylon?
How did the political and social roles of women in Egypt differ from those of other ancient societies?
To what extent does Lerner’s generalization from above apply for our own day and age?
