CIVILIZATION
EGYPTIAN
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Question
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Egyptian women were more educated
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Egyptian women had better paying jobs
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Egyptian women had more rights and freedoms
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Egyptian women were healthier
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Detailed explanation-1: -Women in ancient Egypt had some special rights other women did not have in other comparable societies. They could own property and were, at court, legally equal to men. However, Ancient Egypt was a society dominated by men.
Detailed explanation-2: -Egyptian women had a wide range of rights and freedoms. They could buy and sell property, serve on juries, make wills and even enter into legal contracts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike most other ancient societies, Egyptian women achieved parity with Egyptian men. The disparities between people’s legal and economic rights were based on differences in social class not gender. The wife, mother or daughter of a king or prominent official could wield considerable influence.
Detailed explanation-4: -In general, men and women had different roles in the society of Ancient Egypt. However, unlike in many ancient civilizations, women were considered men’s equals under the law. Just like men, women could run businesses, borrow money, and own property.