Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity

by Sarah B. Pomeroy
Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity  
published 1995 by Schocken
binding Paperback
isbn 080521030X   (isbn13: 9780805210309)
pages 304
description "The first general treatment of women in the ancient world to reflect the critical insights of modern feminism. Though much debated, its position...more
date added
02-16-07



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Richelle
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02/27/08

bookshelves: latin-and-greek
Read in August, 2003
recommended to Richelle by: Margaret Toscano
One of the books I remember best from my undergraduate experience. A fascinating look at how women were viewed and treated in antiquity that makes it very clear how those attitudes continue to manifest in western culture hundreds of years later.
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Emily
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bookshelves: women_antiquity
Read in January, 1998
recommends it for: scholars of classical antiquity or women's studies
Great study, pretty easy to read - even for those who aren't professional academics. Clear presentation of the roles of women in Roman and Greek (esp. Athenian) society. Still a classic in the field.
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bookshelves: history
Read in March, 1991
recommends it for: people who like ancient Rome
I read this book in college for my Ancient Rome and Greece class. It's a great read for people who like women's studies. It's still on my bookshelf. I need to reread it again.
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Read in January, 2000
I read this book for my Gender/Identity in the Ancient World class in college. Really interesting and fun book.
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03/04/08

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This was a recommended reading for my college Western Civ. class a few years ago and I loved it.
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avg rating (all editions): 3.89 (45 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.86 (42 ratings)
number of reviews: 5






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