Greek women were restricted both sexually and socially in comparison to men. They were not allowed to participate in most aspects of public life and their primary role was seen as producing and raising children. They were also subject to strict codes of behavior and had limited rights and freedoms compared to men.

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Greek women were

A) allowed to participate in the intellectual life of the polis.
B) subject to the same sexual norms as men.
C) restricted both sexually and socially in comparison to men.
D) not considered citizens.
E) considered mere breeding machines.

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