society Flashcards
1
Q
what was family considered as?
A
a mini-state
2
Q
characteristics of male in society:
A
alpha male had Imperium over family and fathers had Imperium over kids
3
Q
Characteristics of women in society:
A
marriages normally arranged, dowry usually expected given by bride’s family
4
Q
what does “cum manu” mean?
A
with legal control
5
Q
when was the cum manu concept used?
A
when rome rep. was 1st created
6
Q
who was the legal control of a female (+her possessions) passed to?
A
passed from her father to her husband and legal control of female stayed w/her father even if married
7
Q
what does “sine manu” mean?
A
without legal control
8
Q
when was sine manu started being practiced?
A
by mid 1st century BC
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