Young Women Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the focus of many scholars regarding ancient Greece?
Many scholars focus on Athens, regarded as the most important and successful city state.
What was the status of women in Athenian society?
Athenian women often faced disappointment at birth, as male roles were prioritized.
Who was the head of a household in Athens?
The head of a household was a male called a kyrios.
What determined a girl’s education in Athens?
The goal of marrying a woman off determined a girl’s education, focusing on domestic skills.
What skills were girls taught in preparation for marriage?
Girls were taught cookery, managing slaves, money management, and wool work.
What responsibilities did older girls have in Athenian households?
Older girls were expected to help care for younger siblings, gaining useful experience.
How did education differ for less wealthy citizens’ daughters?
Less wealthy daughters were often taught numbers and reading to assist in family businesses.
What was the role of women in wealthier households?
In wealthier households, women primarily supervised and may have been less educated.
Who believed that girls should have the same education as boys?
The philosopher Plato was a lone voice advocating for equal education for girls.
What is a notable limitation in evidence about Athenian women?
We have written evidence from only one Greek woman, Sappho, who did not live in Athens.
Who were the primary creators of artistic representations of women in ancient Greece?
Vase painters and sculptors were mostly men, with few women vase painters.
What type of playwrights wrote about women in ancient Greece?
Playwrights, such as Euripides, who wrote about women, were predominantly men.
