Question Description
Theme is:
Some modern scholars argue that the history of the ancient and medieval world is only half-written as half the population has often been ignored or “written out” of history. Over the last few generations, much has been done to correct this gap in our collective knowledge of the past; women clearly played essential roles throughout ancient and medieval societies. Your task is to research what roles women played and how their presence was conceptualized and addressed in anywhere from two to three different cultures/civilizations and to determine the scope of these roles and the ways in which women of all ages were portrayed and/or portrayed themselves. From this research, devise a thesis that will address your findings and better explain the “missing half” of our past.
Primary sources used:
Translated by Belle Tuten from M. Vallet de Vireville, ed. Chronique de la Pucelle, ou
Chronique de Cousinot. 281-283. Paris: Adolphe Delahaye, 1859.
Charles W. Colby, ed., Selections from the Sources of English History, B.C. 55 – A.D. 1832 (London: Longmans, Green, 1920), pp. 113-117. Retrieved from https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/1431joantri…
Secondary sources used:
Pal Bhaswati. The saga of women’s status in ancient Indian civilization. Miscellanea Geographica Volume 23: Issue 3 (2019). Accessed https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/mgrsd/23/3/article-p180.xml?lang=en
Punam, Shashi and Naina Sharma. The Role and Position of Women Ancient Society to Modern Society in India, 2017. Accessed https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316918695_The_Role_and_Position_of_Women_Ancient_Society_to_Modern_Society_in_India
This is my introduction:
The contemporary world is continually evolving, with a lot of people continuing to offer men a lot of credit for the enormous growth. However, women have been pivotal over the years, stimulating the attainment of the modern world. Different cultures fail to comprehensively underline the role of ancient women, thereby stimulating the notion that they were less essential than their male counterparts. However, women played a key role in the ancient and medieval societies stimulating the development of the dynamism of human civilization. Notably, women played a key role in stimulating civilization through their excellence in diverse areas. First, I will talk about the key roles of women in ancient and medieval Indian societies. Next, I will discuss the roles of women in Rome. Finally, I will talk about how these roles are similar to those in other societies.
Women played a key role in instigating the development of ancient Indian civilization. Indian society continues to hold considerable roles in regard to gender due to the distinctions in socio-cultural practices and traditions. During the early civilizations, women held respectable statuses, especially in the Vedic civilization[1]. The Dravidian culture empowered and honored women, especially in family and home affairs. Therefore, women were crucial in the development of popular cultures and the notable societies that thrived later. Women had numerous roles in the Rig Vedic Period as they could participate in critical issues such as war, education, archery, decision-making, and the selection of male partners.
Conversely, the Rig Vedic Period stimulated high status for women in Indian society. The era instigated numerous platforms for women to acquire and achieve high intellectual and spiritual standards[2]. However, the later Vedic period entailed issues of discrimination against women. Notably, the society started shifting to discriminate against women on the lines of education and other rights. Notably, the women in the ancient period primarily stimulated the development of civilization. Notably, the role of women has undergone numerous changes due to the growth in the world and the feat of globalization. However, the women in India instigated the development of Indian civilization.
Women in ancient and medieval Rome were influential in the attainment of order in society while they shaped the realization of civilization. Women in Rome held higher statuses than women in other regions. Notably, their male counterparts were dominant in most aspects, but the women were highly valued due to their roles as caregivers[3]. Importantly, in ancient Rome, women stimulated the perception of sensitivity, thereby undermining the essence of incorporating values in the contemporary world. Notably, women were perceived as a pivotal part of society for their role in ensuring the growth of communities through childbirth. Therefore, they were primarily given the responsibility of developing the next generations and instilling essential values in them. Women stimulated the development of popular beliefs and customs that eventually defined their role in society.
[1] Pal, Bhaswati. “The Saga of Women’s Status in Ancient Indian Civilization.” Miscellanea Geographica 23, no. 3 (2019): 180–84. https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2019-0012.
[2] Punam, Shash, and Naina Sharma. “The Position, Role, and Status of Women.” Women of India, July 2017, 12–22. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315233062-2.
[3] Mosier-Dubinsky, Joy. “Women in Ancient Rome.” JCCC Honors Journal 4, no. 2 (2013)..
If you feel like it is wrong or doesn’t make any sense or would like to change anything about it go ahead. please make sure there is a clear thesis and organizational statement.
Has to be 2000 words in length. size 12 in times new roman double spaced