Question

Q5)What Is The Position Of Women In Rome?

Q6)Write A Note On The Practice Of Slavery In Roman Empire.

Class 11th history CH 3

Answer 1

Position of women in Roman Empire :-

The Roman family was male-dominated, typically headed by the most senior male figure. Women were subordinates and this is reflected in Roman naming practice. Male citizens had three names : praenomen, nomen and cognomen whilst all women in the same family were referred to using the feminine version of the family name. Within the family, women would attend to the home and its slave workforce, work on handicrafts, and upper class females might also study academic subjects such as literature and philosophy. The close dependence of women on their male relatives was also reflected in such matters as law and finance, where women were legally obliged to have a nominated male family member act in their interests. Roman women had a very limited role in public life. They could not attend, speak in, or vote at political assemblies and they could not hold any position of political responsibility.  

Practice of Slavery in Roman Empire :-

Slavery was an prominent feature of Roman Empire. Slaves served in households, agricultural fields, mines, military, manufacturing workshops, construction and a wide range of services within the city. Around one out of every three citizens in Italy or one out of every five citizens across the Empire were slaves and upon this foundation of forced labor was built the entire edifice of the Roman State and Society. Slaves were the lowest class of society and even freed criminals had more rights. Slaves had no rights at all in fact and certainly no legal status and individuality. They could not create relations or families, nor could they own property. The lot of agricultural slaves was one of the worst as they were usually housed in barrack buildings in poor, prison like conditions and often kept in chains.