Society In The Roman Society

The Romans were incredibly social people. The Romans put high emphasis on living in a city and being socially active within the community. The Romans found success in numbers, whether it be political, educational, or financial success, in vastly populated areas. A larger population also meant a better chance for a successful Roman military. (R.S.)

In fact population was so important to the Romans, that they required every man to register for the census or be sold into slavery. The census included the registration of ones loved ones and possessions. Infertility was even a cause to be sold into slavery. (R.S.) They were rather obsessed with population growth. This idea of success in numbers does make quite a bit of since. The more people there

Nobles and Patricians were of course at the top of the social class, next would be the military, then the Plebeians, and finally the slaves. (K.M.) Roman occupations were similar to some of the occupations in modern day society only on a lesser technological level. Romans were employed by the government or military, many were teachers, lawyers, engineers, black smiths, carpenters, entertainers, and farmers. There were stores and markets that were owned and ran by Romans as well. (H.A.R.K.) Rome was actually a little bit ahead of their time. They were certainly one of the more cultured and civilized

During early society most Roman women could be found raising children, pregnant, cleaning, cooking, and tending to their husband’s needs. Of course if a woman was a part of a wealthy family she was waited on hand and foot and lived a life of lavishness. As Roman society progressed women were often seen working outside of the home and alongside their husbands. (W.R.S.) The progression of women’s freedoms followed a similar pattern to that of the same issue in the United States. Women in the early days of the U.S. were expected to be homemakers as well, and slowly gained their freedom to work outside of the home and own property. In later Roman civilization women were property owners, and even some gained a small role in politics. It’s interesting how Rome is spoken of in terms of only Ancient Rome. Rome is still here. Roman civilization has progressed just as American civilization has progressed. Today Roman women can be found working in an array of different fields. They have even made their way into politics and