Social status of women in Ancient Sparta by I. A. Lohvynenko, Ye. S. Lohvynenko

“…It has been noted that a strong economic foundation allowed wealthy women to have more freedom in society and even influence those in power in making responsible political decisions. With the loss of Messenia, women lose their economic freedom. The social status of women also changes, as they become more subordinate to men. …”
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