Were Spartans sexist?
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Gender Equality in Sparta vs. Athens
The values upheld by Sparta promoted a higher degree of gender equality compared to Athens, as they aimed for all citizens to maintain physical strength (Lefkowitz and Fant 2016). In contrast, Athenian values emphasized that women should focus on managing the household, while men's roles were centered around their involvement in public life (McClure 2020).