OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198
Paper 1
Revise: The Social and Legal Status of Women in AthensA woman’s interests were represented by a male guardian, known as her kyrios. These arrangements placed considerable authority in men’s hands.
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GCSE History · key term
A male guardian who represented a woman’s interests in legal and family matters in ancient Athens, such as her father or another male relative.
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Paper 1
Revise: The Social and Legal Status of Women in AthensA woman’s interests were represented by a male guardian, known as her kyrios. These arrangements placed considerable authority in men’s hands.
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