Rape Law And Politics In Ancient Roman Society
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Rape Law And Politics In Ancient Roman Society
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Author : Feranmi Williams
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2024-06-06
Rape Law And Politics In Ancient Roman Society written by Feranmi Williams and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-06 with History categories.
Bachelor Thesis from the year 2024 in the subject World History - Early and Ancient History, University of Ibadan, course: Classics, language: English, abstract: This study explores the profound impact of notorious rapes in Ancient Rome - those of Rhea Silvia, the Sabine women, Lucretia, and Livia - on the political and social development of Roman civilization. These harrowing incidents, documented in Roman history, were pivotal in shaping key political milestones such as the founding of Rome, the establishment of the Republic, and the post-Decemvirate restoration efforts. By examining how sexual assault was addressed within Roman governance and society, this research highlights the persistent issue of rape from antiquity to the present day. It draws parallels between historical and contemporary responses to sexual violence, suggesting that insights from ancient times can inform modern strategies for preventing sexual assault and promoting social welfare. Additionally, the study investigates how cases of sexual violence were cynically leveraged to incite political revolutions, leading to significant societal changes that laid the groundwork for Western civilization. By analyzing the historical relationship between sexual violence and political upheaval, this research offers valuable perspectives on the enduring effects of these events on modern social structures and the potential application of historical models to contemporary political and social issues.
Rape In Antiquity
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Author : Susan Deacy
language : en
Publisher: Classical Press of Wales
Release Date : 1997-12-31
Rape In Antiquity written by Susan Deacy and has been published by Classical Press of Wales this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-12-31 with History categories.
How did the Greeks and Roman perceive rape? How seriously was it taken, and who were seen as its main victims? The studies in this volume look at the social and legal realities of rape in the ancient world, and also at the numerous myths of rape which themselves may reflect real behaviour and attitudes. Modern readers, used to a discourse which focuses on the question of a woman's (or man's) consent to sexual activity and treats an unwilling partner as a victim worthy of sympathy, may find in ancient attitudes much that is disturbing.
Women And Politics In Ancient Rome
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Author : Richard A. Bauman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-11-01
Women And Politics In Ancient Rome written by Richard A. Bauman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-01 with History categories.
First published in 1994. The study of women in the societies of antiquity has assumed a fresh significance in recent years. This book delineates not only the influential and manipulative role of Roman women in the business of government, law and public affairs in general, but also the emergence of women's political and liberationist movements. Professor Bauman's investigation covers the period from C350 BC to AD 68, and thus embraces the Middle and Late Republic and the Early Principate. It is demonstrated that the story of Roman women over that period is one of cohesion and continuity, of the steady expansion of women's roles in public affairs. That paced expansion, and the means by which it was achieved, such as the acquisition and use of legal knowledge and the influence of women's movements, is the central theme of this book. Bauman's treatment is principally chronological, stressing sequential development, concluding with the great ladies of the Emperor's House.
Consent And Coercion To Sex And Marriage In Ancient And Medieval Societies
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Author : Angeliki E. Laiou
language : en
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks
Release Date : 1998
Consent And Coercion To Sex And Marriage In Ancient And Medieval Societies written by Angeliki E. Laiou and has been published by Dumbarton Oaks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
This collection of essays addresses a number of questions regarding the role of consent in marriage and in sexual relations outside of marriage in ancient and medieval societies. Ranging from ancient Greece and Rome to the Byzantine Empire and Western Medieval Europe, the contributors examine rape, seduction, and the role of consent in establishing the punishment of one or both parties; the issue of marital debt and spousal rape; and the central question of what is perceived as coercion and what may be the validity or value of coerced consent. Other concepts, such as honor and shame, are also investigated. Because of the wide range--in time and place--of societies studied, the reader is able to see many different approaches to the question of consent and coercion as well as a certain evolution, in which Christianity plays an important role.
The Politics Of Immorality In Ancient Rome
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Author : Catharine Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-05-09
The Politics Of Immorality In Ancient Rome written by Catharine Edwards and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-09 with History categories.
The decadence and depravity of the ancient Romans are a commonplace of serious history, popular novels and spectacular films. This book is concerned not with the question of how immoral the ancient Romans were but why the literature they produced is so preoccupied with immorality. The modern image of immoral Rome derives from ancient accounts which are largely critical rather than celebratory. Upper-class Romans habitually accused one another of the most lurid sexual and sumptuary improprieties. Historians and moralists lamented the vices of their contemporaries and mourned for the virtues of a vanished age. Far from being empty commonplaces these assertions constituted a powerful discourse through which Romans negotiated conflicts and tensions in their social and political order. This study proceeds by a detailed examination of a wide range of ancient texts (all of which are translated) exploring the dynamics of their rhetoric, as well as the ends to which they were deployed. Roman moralising discourse, the author suggests, may be seen as especially concerned with the articulation of anxieties about gender, social status and political power. Individual chapters focus on adultery, effeminacy, the immorality of the Roman theatre, luxurious buildings and the dangers of pleasure. This book should appeal to students and scholars of classical literature and ancient history. It will also attract anthropologists and social and cultural historians.
Law In The Roman Provinces
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Author : Kimberley Czajkowski
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2020-05-28
Law In The Roman Provinces written by Kimberley Czajkowski and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-28 with History categories.
The study of the Roman Empire has changed dramatically in the last century, with significant emphasis now placed on understanding the experiences of subject populations, rather than a sole focus on the Roman imperial elites. Local experiences, and interactions between periphery and centre, are an intrinsic component in our understanding of the empire's function over and against the earlier, top-down model. But where does law fit into this new, decentralized picture of empire? This volume brings together internationally renowned scholars from both legal and historical backgrounds to study the operation of law in each region of the Roman Empire, from Britain to Egypt, from the first century BCE to the end of the third century CE. Regional specificities are explored in detail alongside the emergence of common themes and activities in a series of case studies that together reveal a new and wide-ranging picture of law in the Roman Empire, balancing the practicalities of regional variation with the ideological constructs of law and empire.
The Criminal Law Of Ancient Rome
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Author : O. F. Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 1995
The Criminal Law Of Ancient Rome written by O. F. Robinson and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Law categories.
Although the Romans lived in a society very different from ours, they were like us in fearing crime and in hoping to control it by means of the law. Ordinary citizens wanted protection from muggers in the streets or thieves at the public baths. They demanded laws to punish officials who abused power or embezzled public monies. Even emperors, who feared plotters and wanted to repress subversive ideas and doctrines, looked to the law for protection. In the first book in English to focus on the substantive criminal law of ancient Rome, O. F. Robinson offers a lively study of an essential aspect of Roman life and identity. Robinson begins with a discussion of the framework within which the law operated and the nature of criminal responsibility
Women And Politics In Ancient Rome
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Author : Richard Alexander Bauman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Women And Politics In Ancient Rome written by Richard Alexander Bauman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with categories.
Society And Politics In Ancient Rome
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Author : Frank Frost Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Nabu Press
Release Date : 2013-09
Society And Politics In Ancient Rome written by Frank Frost Abbott and has been published by Nabu Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Revisiting Rape In Antiquity
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Author : Susan Deacy
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-06-01
Revisiting Rape In Antiquity written by Susan Deacy and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-01 with History categories.
How did the Greeks and Romans perceive rape? How seriously was it taken, and who were seen as its main victims? These are two central questions that Rape in Antiquity: Sexual Violence in the Greek and Roman Worlds (1997), edited by Susan Deacy and Karen F. Pierce, aimed to approach in twelve chapters. Setting out to understand if the ancients had a concept of rape and how it was understood through different angles – including legal, social, cultural and historiographical – Rape in Antiquity made an invaluable contribution to the scholarship on sexual violence in the ancient world, impacting upon the development of new approaches in the decades that followed its publication. Revisiting Rape in Antiquity: Sexualised Violence in Greek and Roman Worlds maps out the influence of Rape in Antiquity while exploring how far cultural changes since the 1990s have reshaped the scholarly landscape. This collection, comprising chapters by established scholars and early career researchers from many countries, provides a new window into sexual – and sexualized – violence. Covering a long chronology, this book journeys from Homer to Byzantium, to modern receptions, to the analysis of wartime rape, ancient Greek tragedy, classical myth, how stories involving rape are retold for children, ancient law and rhetoric, classical art, Ovid, Late Antiquity, modern literature, comic books and cinema. This book is the culmination of a rich scholarly inheritance, setting out new perspectives that will hopefully inspire researchers for decades to come.