Being a woman in ancient Egypt: A hidden history of changing rights

(University of Kent) Women's rights in ancient Egypt were better before the 4th century BC than during the Greco-Roman period that followed, according to a new book by a University of Kent expert.Dr Ada Nifosi, a lecturer in Ancient History in the University's School of European Culture and Languages, found that the status of women in ancient Egypt was higher and had more autonomy than generations to come, including over issues that remain contested today.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news