Queen Hatshepsut's reign as Egypt's "female king" demonstrates that women in the New Kingdom

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Queen Hatshepsut's reign is a notable example of a woman taking on a traditionally male role, including that of pharaoh, under specific circumstances. This demonstrates that women could assume significant positions of power when the situation allowed it, rather than suggesting a general escape from patriarchal restraints or the need for women to disguise themselves as men to participate in public life.

Queen Hatshepsut's Reign as Egypt's "Female King" Demonstrates That Women