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Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
CHC2410
Women in Roman society
A C Romano
8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton
Synopsis 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% + Examination (2 hours): 50%
Prescribed text
- Lefkowitz M Women's life in Greece and Rome: A source book in
translation Duckworth
Recommended texts
- 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
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