Sex and Gender in Greco-Roman Antiquity

(5 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

AS - St. Andrews, Scotland This module offers a comprehensive overview of the history of ancient Mediterranean societies between the beginning of the Iron Age and the end of the Roman empire. Through a series of closely linked thematic studies, we will survey the fundamental divisions that gave shape to ancient social life, examining issues like gender, inequality, and ethnic identity. The course will analyse the nature of ancient social structures, how hey were experienced and how they changed over two millennia, exploring societies like classical Athens, Hellenistic Egypt, and imperial Rome. It will introduce you to a broad range of sources and methodologies for the study of marginalized voices in Antiquity, presenting an in-depth understanding of the complexity and diversity of the history of the ancient world.