In order to remain free from oppressive public and private restrictions, many women:

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Many women chose to remain unmarried or left their marriages in order to maintain their independence and avoid oppressive restrictions imposed on them by society and their husbands. This was a way for them to have more control over their lives and make their own decisions. Rioting and organizing a political party were not common solutions for women at the time, and appealing to the Roman Senate for legal intervention was often unsuccessful or not even an option.

In Order to Remain Free from Oppressive Public and Private