Women in Roman society
A C Romano
8 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton
The subject examines the image, role and status of women in Roman society. Its focus is twofold. (a) Myth and symbol: analysed in the literary sources available. (b) The facts: demographic evidence; the law; status and legal capacity; marriage and divorce; women and work; education; women and religion.
Assessment
Written (4000 words): 50% * Examinations (2 hours): 50%
Prescribed texts
Leftkowitz M Women's life in Greece and Rome. A source book in translation Duckworth
Recommended texts
Gardner J F Women in Roman law and society Croom Helm
Peradotto J and Sullivan J P (eds) Women in the ancient world: The Arethusa papers SUNY Press
Pomeroy S B Goddesses, whores, wives, and slaves: Women in classical antiquity Schocken