Coercive or liberating legislation for women: A Plutarch’s vision of Solon’s legislation
Abstract
In Plutarch’s view, Solon’s reforms include some interesting decrees in relation to women. Rather than restricting women’s activities the decrees seek to safeguard feminine honour.
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