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[T]he position of the Roman matron was quite different from that of the Greek matron in the time of Pericles. The Roman matron was mistress in her own household. As the husband took charge of all external transactions, so the wife was supreme in household arrangements.”

—James Donaldson, Woman; Her Position and Influence in Ancient Greece and Rome

Based on your knowledge of the role of women in the Roman republic, provide evidence to prove the author’s claim that the position of Roman women was different from that of Greek women.

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Answer: Women werent given as much rights as men. men could consul in rome, join the army, and more. women did jobs like cook and clean at home

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Roman women were in charge of the household, whereas men were in charge of their business out in the city.

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