Gender Roles
While gender roles varied, what were men typically in charge of within indigenous communities?
They were in charge of hunting, fishing, and warfare.
How were Women treated differently in Sparta?
Being given more freedom and acknowledgment.
What does the term Matriarchy mean?
A system, society, or government ruled by Women
How was marriage between men and women seen in Ancient Greece?
Seen as a necessity for reproduction?
In most city-states in Ancient Greece, what were most Women treated as?
Species-extending beings, or objects.
What does the term Two-Spirited mean?
Refers to a third Gender within the 150 Indigenous Tribes.
What did women need with them in order to take any legal action?
Having a male guardian?
How were men's and women's work valued within Indigenous communities?
Being valued with equality in many indigenous societies.
What does the term Matrifocal mean?
The mother is in charge of the family.
What rights and power did women have within indigenous tribes?
They had rights over property, could engage in politics, and become spiritual leaders.
How were women discriminated against in Ancient Greece?
Being restricted in education, land ownership, and freedom
What does the term Pedastry mean?
The relationship between a dominant adult man and a young boy.
Before colonization, how did indigenous communities view Transgender and openly gay individuals?
They viewed them as quite normal and natural.
Who came and changed the view of Gender and Sexuality within indigenous Communities
Europeans (colonizers).
What is the term for a line of descent from a female or mother?
Matrilineality