HB-444194 This book offers a historical examination of gender discrimination in ancient civilizations and a comparative study of the status of women across cultures. It throughly discusses feminist theory, the social construction of gender, and the historical role of women. Furthermore, it provides a detailed analysis of the social, religious, and economic status of the social, religious, and economic status of women in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and early Byzantium. It also examines how women's rights and social status were defined in ancient times. For readers interested in history, women's studies, and sociology, this book can be a valuable addition.;