Ancient Mesopotamia
I am a woman living in Mari I am treated different than most men who teach my society believes that I am not smart enough “to master literacy”- ancient.eu. For example, male tutors are thought to have a higher level of intelligence and are well compensated by the wealthy. Despite this myself and other women were among the first individuals to become brewers, physicians in ancient Mesopotamia before those occupations proved lucrative and were taken over by men. Whereas Women in Egypt are allowed to wed by the time they are twelve years old some girls are married by the age of fourteen. These ages are considered old enough to have children among my Egyptian society. Unfortunately, many children pass away during the early stages of life so many
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Upon marriage the girl/woman takes on the role of "mistress of the house. Her responsibilities will entail, taking care of the children, prepare meals, supplying the grain and water for the family. They will also do domesticated housework such as “weaving cloth, making and repairing clothing, and tending the shrines of domestic gods and goddesses.” -"Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Most Mesopotamians enjoyed a wide variety of food consisting of both fruits and vegetables such apricots, pears, lettuce, beans, and fish, goats, and sheep. Cows were not eaten because they were costly to own and were too valuable to be killed. Mesopotamians also use oils to add flavor to their food. Many people also enjoy beer, and is the most popular beverage of choice in Mesopotamia this partly because of the nutritional value it’s often served with many means throughout the day. Despite the differences in job and societal advancements among girls/women. It is clear that both societies are male dominated. That women are denied certain rights based on gender and that men are allowed more leniency and are allowed more opportunities to obtain an education and pay based on their abilities. Men have more authority and allowed more rights. Both societies view woman and domestic homemakers who predominant roles is to tend to the home and children while men are considered more dominant and are allowed more authoritative rights in and outside the
Upon marriage the girl/woman takes on the role of "mistress of the house. Her responsibilities will entail, taking care of the children, prepare meals, supplying the grain and water for the family. They will also do domesticated housework such as “weaving cloth, making and repairing clothing, and tending the shrines of domestic gods and goddesses.” -"Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Most Mesopotamians enjoyed a wide variety of food consisting of both fruits and vegetables such apricots, pears, lettuce, beans, and fish, goats, and sheep. Cows were not eaten because they were costly to own and were too valuable to be killed. Mesopotamians also use oils to add flavor to their food. Many people also enjoy beer, and is the most popular beverage of choice in Mesopotamia this partly because of the nutritional value it’s often served with many means throughout the day. Despite the differences in job and societal advancements among girls/women. It is clear that both societies are male dominated. That women are denied certain rights based on gender and that men are allowed more leniency and are allowed more opportunities to obtain an education and pay based on their abilities. Men have more authority and allowed more rights. Both societies view woman and domestic homemakers who predominant roles is to tend to the home and children while men are considered more dominant and are allowed more authoritative rights in and outside the