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Q: Why does portia say women are powerless in roman society?
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What is a synonym for powerless?

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What is Portia's last name in the play Julius Caesar?

Technically Since she is Married To Marcus Brutus, Her last name would Be Brutus The Roman women retained their own names upon marriage. Brutus' wife Portia was Portia Catonis. She was the daughter of Cato the Younger.


When were roman woman considered women?

In Roman society women were always considered the lowest of the classes even lower than the slaves.


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How are the women in The Crucible by Arthur Miller shown to be empowered?

Women are of a lower social rank in Puritan society than men. Only men can lead in church, and the church rules the society. This therefore makes the women quite powerless. The Salem witch trials give women, especially the young and unmarried Abigail Williams, a power over the important and influential members of society. By using the witchcraft trials, Abigail is able to accuse innocent citizens and receive the attention and power that she previously lacked.


How did the role of women in society change during the era of the Republic?

The role of women in the Roman society changed during the Era of the Republic. No longer relegated to the house, wealthier women were gaining in education and freedom to spend money.


Why were women not allowed to fight in the roman army?

No, but there were women with the Roman Army. Officers, centurions, and some soldiers were allowed to marry, and there were also women who stayed in the army camps and followed them on the march.... for various reasons.


How were women treated during the roman republic?

During the Roman republic women were treated according to the customs of the times. Roman women were not repressed. True, they could not join the army, run for a public office or vote, but such things were not part of a Roman woman's ambition as it may be of a modern woman's. A Roman woman was respected as long as she acted respectfully and fulfilled her role in society. Roman women could also own businesses and manage their own financial affairs even though they were required to have a token "guardian", and they could make a will and designate heirs.


How did the role of women in Roman society change in the era of the Republic?

Womens gained the right to own property and slaves but just not to vote


How did the role of women in roman society change during the era the republic?

Womens gained the right to own property and slaves but just not to vote


How did the role of women roman society change during the era of the republic?

Womens gained the right to own property and slaves but just not to vote