WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Egyptian women could have their own businesses, own and sell property, and serve as witnesses in court cases. Unlike most women in the Middle East, they were even permitted to be in the company of men. They could escape bad marriages by divorcing and remarrying.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women were treated with respect in ancient Egypt and seen as equal to men. This equality was a new concept for civilizations of ancient worlds. Egyptians believed in ma’at, which is harmony and balance in all areas of life. Women were, however, considered property of their fathers and later, husbands.

Detailed explanation-3: -In ancient Egypt, at least six women rose up as the highest decision maker in the land, not counting the dozens of others who acted as queen-regents or high priestesses or influential wives. Ancient Egypt allowed more females into power in the ancient world than any other place on earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -But the equal rights of the woman’s position in Ancient Egypt may be shown by the fact that there exist marriage contracts which are not rendered by the man to the woman, but by the woman to the man. The woman could also divorce her husband and send him away.