Women in Roman civilization had many more privileges then those in the Greek civilization. Cultures between the two were closely related with the exception of the way women were treated. Therefore, if given a choice, the Roman way of life would have undoubtedly been a crucial choice. .
Roman women seemed to have lived independent and respected lives, unlike those of their Greek sisters. Roman women had the freedom to leave their homes and visit family, friends, and neighbors. Women were allowed to shop and attend many festivities. Women were considered the economy of the household and it was her job to make sure the house was in order. Similarly, Greek women were confined to their houses along with the other women, only being allowed to leave for religious duties such as funeral participation. Greek women, like Roman women, were controlled by their fathers before they were married, then controlled by their husbands after they were married. However, marriage festivities were only a legal union in Rome unlike the large festivities that took place in Greek society. Roman women did not have as many children as the Greek women. Infant mortality and death during birth was common. Greek women who did not become a full member of the new household until she produced her first child. In the Greek society, babies could be rejected by the husband or be approved to keep. Only when the army began to grow in Rome did women need to bear more children. Another important difference between the two is in the Roman world, women were encouraged to teach the children Roman culture. When the boys grew up, the mothers would spend their money and time to advance their political .
careers. This differed greatly from the Athenian tradition which placed both the cultural and educational ways of raising boys exclusively in the hands of men. .
Women in Rome were also involved in a large part of the business world, helping husbands in their business.
