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A 6 page paper which examines Greek and
Roman women and then discusses how they compare with the lives of women today.
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an intriguing condition. For example, it seems that while the Romans desired to keep sexuality somewhat mysterious and limited to the bedroom, much like our society today, there were others
who were incredibly open with their sexuality. The Greeks, on the other hand, were far more confining and restrictive in their societys opinion of women. One of the cultures who
influenced how the Roman women evolved and approached their social and sexual position was the Etruscans. And, the women were particularly obvious with their sexuality and their position in the
Roman world. In examining the Roman and Greek women we cannot ignore such influences. Bearing that in mind the following paper examines the roles of women in ancient Greek and
Roman culture, discussing Etruscan women as well. The paper then presents a brief discussion of how modern women today are similar as well as different from Roman and Greek women.
Women in Ancient Roman and Greek Culture Sexuality was a very powerful and natural element of the Etruscan people. Both
men and women enjoyed a freedom concerning sexuality, and concerning gender issues in general. One author illustrates that "Sharing wives is an established Etruscan custom. Etruscan women take particular care
of their bodies and exercise often, sometimes along with the men, and sometimes by themselves" (Anonymous Legal Status in the Greek World, 2002; wlgr-greeklegal100.html). It was not considered an outrage
to see an Etruscan woman naked, nor for her to be seen naked. And, in terms of using their sexuality, "They do not share their couches with their husbands but
with the other men who happen to be present, and they propose toasts to anyone they choose. They are expert drinkers and very attractive" (Anonymous Legal Status in the Greek
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