Mary Beard on Caesar, Augustus & Zuckerberg
Past Present Future
Double Standards and Hypocrisy in Roman Society
Exploring the intersection of ancient and modern perspectives on gender, biology, and political power, this chapter discusses the double standards and hypocrisy present in Roman society. It examines how these double standards were used to attack emperors based on their sexual relationships and offspring, reflecting the blame placed on women.
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