Roman women spent much time at home, taking everything about her, supervising the work of slaves, spun the wool, taking care of children. These women are called MIDWIVES. However, all women, regardless of class, enjoyed much more freedom that of ancient Athens.
was closely associated with the life of her husband, shared the honors to be taxed to their husbands, appeared in public at events, ceremonies and games, and took part in meals and receptions. His influence, though not recognized by law was very great, indeed Catán wanted to end the luxury of women with a law, but people did not dare to vote for it because their wives were in the Assembly.
The amount of jewelry worn by the woman, and therefore, its range, was consistent with the social position of her husband. The woman did all the housework, but in "good families" jobs such as removing water or preparing food were reserved for slaves. Had formal custody of the keys to the house and controlled the daily lives of children and slaves. In the absence of her husband ran the family business. At the receptions, the women shared a table with the guests and at the time of Augustus reclined on couches as men.
The women left the house for shopping, social visits, attend public events and go to temples. Those belonging to the upper classes moved around town in a sedan chair (sella). They could also go to the baths, although at different times of the men or using separate facilities.
rich ladies were not obligations as housewives because her husband was in charge of the slaves. These women were not even to try to get dressed or put on by themselves because this was the work of the slaves. However, the release of these ladies was relative. They were always accompanied, even some had slept with a slave in her room for caregivers. Decency and care of rank a woman forced to leave the house accompanied by servants, ladies and gentleman companion services. Duly accompanied only women had the right to visit their friends. Demure ladies out very sparingly and only showed in public covered by a veil.
In Rome there was a divorce but was usually the man who requested it. The best state for the rich woman was the widow because she was much freer than any woman could have married a fortune as she wished.
girls from wealthy families went to school until he was twelve. After this age, few women continue their education, with the permission of their husband or father, by tutors who taught them the classics. It was normal to have women who acquired a culture of entertainment such as singing, dancing and playing an instrument. These artistic activities are praised a lot in women "honest." For the twelve years girls already granted to a husband, but had not consummated the marriage. A woman is considered adult at age fourteen, then everyone called "ma'am." Wealthy families locked up their daughters at home and put a spin with a distaff and spindle, thereby demonstrating that time spent doing nothing wrong.
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