Ancient Egyptian women
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In Ancient Egypt, women were treated better than any other major civilisations of the Ancient world. They believed that joy and happiness were legitimate goals of life and regarded home and family as a major source of delight! Ancient Egyptian women enjoyed the same economic rights as men and therefore were able to make economic decisions on their own. A woman in ancient Egypt was able to own her own property in her own right and, if married, could own joint property with her husband.
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Unlike other ancient civilisations, there were a range of jobs available to Egyptian women however the jobs would differ depending on what social class you belonged to. Women in lower classes not only worked within the homes doing household chores and caring for children, but they also had to work outside working in fields, especially during harvest. However, educated and wealthy women became judges, overseers, governors and doctors because of their ability to read and write. If a woman performed the same job as a man, she received the same rations and good as man received for this work.
WOMAN'S ROLE IN EGYPTIAN SOCIETY
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The social expectations on women in ancient Egypt included their roles as wives and mothers, their public behaviour and their clothing and appearance. While a woman was legally responsible for her own actions in ancient Egyptian society, she was often seen a being dependent on her husband who was expected to take good care of her as Egyptian society believed that a happy and contented life should be achieved by a husband and wife loving and caring for each other.
The job for managing the household also belonged to the woman. She was to care for the children, prepare food and cleaning.
Egyptian women placed great value on personal appearance, grooming and hygiene. Their status was defined by their dress, with upper class using clothing, makeup and jewellery to distinguish themselves from the lower classes who dressed simply. Elaborate head ornaments in particular signified a woman’s social standing. Education did too, with upper class women, they were able read and write, however poor women were illiterate.
The job for managing the household also belonged to the woman. She was to care for the children, prepare food and cleaning.
Egyptian women placed great value on personal appearance, grooming and hygiene. Their status was defined by their dress, with upper class using clothing, makeup and jewellery to distinguish themselves from the lower classes who dressed simply. Elaborate head ornaments in particular signified a woman’s social standing. Education did too, with upper class women, they were able read and write, however poor women were illiterate.