WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A woman in ancient Egypt had more rights than many women living in the present day. Equality and respect for women continued through the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-30 BCE), the last to rule Egypt before it was annexed by Rome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women’s full political rights gained recognition when Egypt won independence in 1956, and the 1st female Minister, Hekmat Abu-Zaid, was appointed in 1962. Ironically, the feminist movement stagnated in the 1st few decades after independence as women’s organizations became coopted into the state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Social Life. Unlike other ancient societies, women in Ancient Egypt had a high degree of equal opportunity and freedom (Nardo, 2004). Ancient Egyptians (women and men) were firmly equal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Women in ancient Egypt had equal rights to men when it came to ascending to the throne.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ancient Egyptians (women and men) were firmly equal. Interestingly, ancient sources indicate that women were qualified to sue and obtain contracts incorporating any lawful settlements, such as marriage, separation, property, and jobs (Hunt, 2009). Some of these rights are not given to women in modern-day Egypt.

Detailed explanation-6: -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.