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    In Roman society, men had complete authority over their household and family members. They could reject or sell their children and had power over life and death within the family. Women's domain was the home, where they managed the household and raised children. They had less respect and freedom than men. Children's lives also differed by gender and social class. Boys typically went to school while girls learned domestic skills at home or in school. At a young age, marriages were arranged by fathers. Roman society also featured a patronage system where wealthy patrons supported clients through legal aid, gifts, and meals in exchange for respect, political backing, and other services.

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    In Roman society, men had complete authority over their household and family members. They could reject or sell their children and had power over life and death within the family. Women's domain was the home, where they managed the household and raised children. They had less respect and freedom than men. Children's lives also differed by gender and social class. Boys typically went to school while girls learned domestic skills at home or in school. At a young age, marriages were arranged by fathers. Roman society also featured a patronage system where wealthy patrons supported clients through legal aid, gifts, and meals in exchange for respect, political backing, and other services.

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    In Roman society, men had complete authority over their household and family members. They could reject or sell their children and had power over life and death within the family. Women's domain was the home, where they managed the household and raised children. They had less respect and freedom than men. Children's lives also differed by gender and social class. Boys typically went to school while girls learned domestic skills at home or in school. At a young age, marriages were arranged by fathers. Roman society also featured a patronage system where wealthy patrons supported clients through legal aid, gifts, and meals in exchange for respect, political backing, and other services.

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    Roman Society

    By: Adrianne Hickson

    The Life of Men in Rome

    Had full power in the family


    Had power over life or death of
    family (even extended family)
    Could reject or sell their children
    Could do whatever to whoever in
    the family
    Rich Men - woke up in morning and
    ate good breakfast, prayed, went
    off to work, had time to mingle
    after dinner
    Poor Men - woke up at first light,
    didnt have good breakfast, after
    dinner go straight to bed

    The Life of Women in Rome

    Domain was the home


    Ran household, saw to childrens
    education unless children were
    tutored
    Few women would have jobs in the
    public
    Not as respected as men
    Rich Women - Had slaves, looked
    beautiful, planned dinner parties,
    pray in shrine
    Poor Women - Woke up with
    husband, worked at home or in
    fields, had to complete great deal
    of work

    The Life of Children in Rome


    Girls

    Wealthy started school at 7


    Learned to spin, weave, cook, and
    clean for later years in house
    Poor girls learned this at home since
    could not afford school
    All taught Greek and Latin literature
    At 14, father chose husband for them
    After chosen, girls left to live with boy
    and his family
    Boys couldnt marry till 15, girls lived
    with him till married, then live alone
    with boy
    Could not drink wine

    Boys

    Wealthy started school at 7


    Stayed at school longer than girls
    Learned to read, write in Latin and
    Greek, do math, and make speeches
    Needed to get a job later on in the
    government
    Only very poor boys didnt go to school
    Allowed to get married, vote, and get a
    job at 15
    Inherited fathers work

    Patrons and Clients (Patronage)

    Wealthy Patron gave on or more of


    following to client
    Legal counsel or aid
    Free meals in their homes
    Other gifts and resources
    Their sportula

    Kinds of Patron-Client Relationships


    Former slaves and their previous owners
    Landowners and their tenant farmers
    Members of the aristocracy
    Aristocracy and artist or writers

    Client thanked Patron by


    Respect
    Political support
    Be an escort
    Financial support
    Other services

    Sources

    Rome Roles of Men, Women and Children - Voyage Back in Time. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21,
    2016, from https://sites.google.com/site/voyagebackintime/home/rome-roles-of-menwomen-and-children
    Roman Daily Life. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://www.ancient.eu/article/637/
    Clients & Patrons. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://www.therthdimension.
    org/AncientRome/Clients_and_Patrons/clients_and_patrons.html
    Roman Society Men, Women, Children & Family History, Patrons and Clients. (n.d.).
    Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://roman-travel-group.weebly.com/roman-society-ndashmen-women-children--family-history-patrons-and-clients.html

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