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Women in 5th century bce Athens

The 5th century BCE was a period of great development in Ancient Greece, and specifically Athens. The development of so many cultural achievements within Athens and the Athenian Empire has led historians to deem this period a "Golden Age." It is true that this period had many achievements, but in light of the Athenians treatment of women, metics, and slaves it is a question whether or not the period can truly be called "Golden."

During the 5th century some amazing achievements were accomplished in Athens. One very important achievement was the minting of standard Athenian coins that could be used as a common currency through out the polis. This accomplishment helped establish and maintain control over the economy. Also the Athenia


1) Demand, Nancy. A History of Ancient Greece. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996

2) Roberts, J.M. A History of Europe. New York: Allen Lane,1996 (p. 27-30)

Not only did Athens make strides in the economy and architecture but also made great accomplishments in politics. Athens crowning achievement is arguably their foundation of democracy. There new democracy intitled all white male Athenian citizens of the age of eighteen or older to be able to vote at the Assembly, which made all of the important decisions. This form of government shows how enlightened Athens was but also how far they had to go to achieve a real democracy. All women, slaves and metics had absolutely no say in the Assembly.

Athens produced a very important part of not only Greece but also

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