Ancient EGYPTS Feminism?...

in #blog8 years ago (edited)

A little research shows many ancient society's were matriarchal. The references of feminism like many ISMS were to divide and conquer societies. For example, it was common for colonist to intermarry. Intermarrying was often preceded land grabbing.

Diab writes... " Given the huge disparity between Egyptian women  today and their ancient sisters, it is little wonder that Greek  travellers expressed dismay when visiting ancient Egypt. "In most of  their manners and customs, [Egyptians] exactly reverse the common  practice of mankind," observed the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. "The women attend the markets and trade, while the men sit at home at the loom." 

Read more here...

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/01/egyptian-roots-feminism-170128132954736.html  


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