This course analyzes the changing roles of women in ancient Greek and Roman society (roughly 800 BCE to 400 CE). Using ancient texts, inscriptions, artworks, and archaeological remains, students will examine women's roles in family life, marriage practices, religion, politics, and the economy. Although the majority of ancient evidence about women is created by men and concerns the upper classes, the course will also seek evidence of female viewpoints and the lives of lower-class women [3 credits]
This course analyzes the changing roles of women in ancient Greek and Roman society (roughly 800 BCE to 400 CE). Using ancient texts, inscriptions, artworks, and archaeological remains, students will examine women's roles in family life, marriage practices, religion, politics, and the economy. Although the majority of ancient evidence about women is created by men and concerns the upper classes, the course will also seek evidence of female viewpoints and the lives of lower-class women [3 credits]
