Identify and discuss a reading from Reading About the World either by or about women in each of the following cultures: Rome, Christianity, India, Confucian-influenced China, other aspects of China. Explain briefly what each selection tells us about the roles or status of women in their culture.
1. Most people did fairly well on this question, though many skipped the "other aspects of China" section, losing a full point. Note that essay questions almost always have five parts, one point to a part. If you don't see five points at first, re-read the question.
Most people used the "Epitaph for a Roman Wife" to convey the idea of a good wife and mother in ancient Rome. The best answers specifically mentioned details, such as that one of her children had died, or that she span wool. More creative answers used Propertius' poem "Like Ariadne Lying on the Shore" to discuss the surprising assertiveness that a woman could have in a romantic relationship.
Most people used "Paul on......

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Title: Culture
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