Women had limited rights in ancient Greece from "summary" of The Greeks by Paul Cartledge
In the male-dominated society of ancient Greece, women were considered inferior to men in almost every aspect of life. They had very limited rights and were expected to fulfill traditional roles as wives and mothers. Women were not allowed to participate in the political life of the city-state, as citizenship was reserved exclusively for men. They were also excluded from most public events and ceremonies, and their opinions were rarely sought or valued. In terms of legal rights, women had very few protections. They were unable to own property in their own right and were instead considered the property of their fathers or husbands. Women could not enter into legal contracts or represent themselves in court. In cases of divorce, women had little say in the proceedings ...
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