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Missing, Presumed…Absent? Where Were All the Ancient Women?

Women Who Went Before

CHAPTER

Gender Perspectives: Ancient Views and Modern Implications

This chapter explores historical perspectives on sex and gender, contrasting ancient Greco-Roman beliefs with modern understandings. It examines how notions of female inferiority shaped societal norms and representations, using examples like Macrina to illustrate the complexities of gender performance and the paradox of women's achievements.

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