Question

Which statement accurately describes women’s roles in Sumer?

a) "Women in Sumer had no legal rights and were confined to domestic tasks."
b) "Sumerian women held positions of political power and authority."
c) "Sumerian women were excluded from religious ceremonies and rituals."
d) "Women in Sumer had some economic and legal rights but were still subordinate to men."

Answer 1

Women in Sumer had some economic and legal rights and were involved in business and textile production, but were otherwise subordinate to men and had limited political roles.

Step-by-step explanation:

The roles of women in Sumer were multifaceted, with women holding certain economic and legal rights despite being generally subordinate to men. Cuneiform tablets provide evidence that Sumerian women managed business affairs, especially when male family members were away, and were actively involved in the production of textiles, including managerial roles within the textile industry. However, their participation in wider societal roles, such as politics, was limited.