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In ancient Athens, citizenship was a privileged status limited to free-born males who had Athenian parents. This exclusivity meant that women, slaves, and foreigners (metics) were not granted citizenship rights, which included the ability to participate in political life, own land, and engage in legal matters. Citizenship was highly valued and associated with civic duty, such as serving in the military and participating in the Assembly. The democratic nature of Athens thus revolved around this small, privileged group, while the majority of the population remained disenfranchised.

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