Ancient Roman Society
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By the time the Conflict of the Orders ended, Roman society was defined by five social classes: the founding of the city is dated to 753 BCE. The male deity as head of the pantheon reflected the value of masculinity over femininity in the Latin culture. The society was clearly patriarchal from an ea
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Ancient Roman society was divided into five social classes, with a clear hierarchy based on gender, citizenship, ancestry, and census rank. The family was the foundation of society, and stable families were seen as crucial for a stable society. The upper-class Patricians and working-class Plebeians were the main social classes, with the Patricians initially having more power and privilege. Slavery was widespread, and slaves were considered property without any rights. Women had limited rights and were subject to the authority of their fathers and husbands. Religion played a significant role in Roman society, with the state promoting and empowering religious beliefs and rituals.
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- By the time the Conflict of the Orders ended, Roman society was defined by five social classes:
- the founding of the city is dated to 753 BCE.
- The male deity as head of the pantheon reflected the value of masculinity over femininity in the Latin culture.
- The society was clearly patriarchal from an early stage and would continue along those same lines through the history of the Roman Republic (509-27 BCE) and Roman Empire
- The family was the nucleus of Roman society and formed the basis of every community.
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