Gender Roles In Ancient Roman Religion

In the Ancient Roman Religion, the roles of men and women were significantly different. The male Roman citizens duties, business, and roles were primarily outside of the home dealing with things of military, political, or financial nature. Women Roman citizens oversaw the daily duties, activities, and responsibilities within the home. These responsibilities include observance and practice of religious rites, and prayers. The Ancient Roman religion the woman of the household would be the one to care for the family shrine or altar, keeping it properly stocked and saying the appropriate daily prayers. Women were responsible in performing the appropriate rituals in order to keep these household spirits appeased and in harmony with the family.

   I feel in the Ancient Roman religion the roles were separated between men and women but also very different then other religions. Usually in other religions men were considered the head of household and also were their duty to watch over the family inside and also handle their business outside the house. In the Roman religion women took care of the family in the house and made sure everyone follow the proper prayer as men did their duties outside the house, which I thought was interesting. 

Anajiel. "Gender Roles and Ancient Roman Religion." - Religion and Spirituality Essay. Booksie, 10 Nov. 2009. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.