Athens was extraordinary for its time in its view of justice and equality for women as well as for men.

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While Athens is often regarded as one of the early pillars of democracy, it is also true that its view of justice and equality was limited in scope. Women in Athens had very few rights and were largely excluded from participating in the political and economic spheres of society. While some wealthy women enjoyed more freedoms, the vast majority of Athenian women lived under a patriarchal system that restricted their agency and autonomy.

Athens Was Extraordinary for Its Time in Its View of Justice