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The Spartan males recognised that their women had a strong role in rearing children and running the household while they themselves were involved in military training and operations. This contrasted with most of the other Greek city-states including Athens, where the women were kept in virtual purdah, running the home and garden and having children.
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How did Athenian and Spartan womens roles differ in society?
The primary role of the Spartan woman was to bear children for the state. The Spartan woman could choose her own husband. A man was allowed to take any woman he wanted to be his wife, but if she did not want him, she was free to fight to prevent him from having her and could kill him if she chose and was able. The Spartan woman told her men as they went to war, husband or son, "Come back carrying your shield or on it".
What did spartan society expect of spartan women?
By the fault
What were the differences between Athens and Sparta?
Athens woman had to stay home and tent to the housework and chores. Spartan girls and woman were trained to be tough so they would have tough babies. The spartan women went to school and Sparta believed in sports instead of academics. Athenian women had to stay home however Athens was very enhanced in learning and educating their men.
What did a spartan look like?
a spartan had a helmet a shield and a spear
Where did the spartan warriors live?
the Spartan warriors lived in... I don't know you tell me!
