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This assignment explores the concepts of sexuality, love, and gender roles in ancient Greek and Roman societies. It compares these historical views with modern perspectives on sexuality and laws. It is for the Hum 100 module.
What's inside
- Greek and Roman gods and goddesses of love and sexuality
- Expression of sexuality in ancient art and culture
- Gender roles and sexual practices in ancient Greece and Rome
- Comparison with modern laws and societal views on sexuality
- Acceptance of homosexuality in ancient cultures
- Evolution of laws regarding same-sex marriages
Who it is for: Students taking the Hum 100 module. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome looks at how sexuality was viewed and expressed in those times. Students learn about the role of gods and goddesses, art, and social settings in ancient sexuality.
Gods and Sexuality
Aphrodite and Eros were important gods. The Greeks and Romans used the word 'Eros' to express sexual desire. They admired the human body and often depicted it in art.
Sexuality and Social Status
Sexuality was not based on gender but on the roles partners played. The passive partner was considered of lower status. Pederasty was a common practice.
Social Settings for Sexuality
Men met lovers in all-male settings like the military and the gymnasium. Older men pursued younger boys in an honorable way, seen as educational.
Homosexuality in Ancient and Modern Times
Homosexuality was accepted and displayed in art and literature. Modern views on homosexuality differ greatly from ancient acceptance.
Key terms
- Aphrodite
- The goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and procreation.
- Eros
- The god of love and a word for sexual desire.
- Pederasty
- The practice of older men pursuing young boys.
- Passive partner
- The partner who was penetrated and considered of lower status.
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell
- A former U.S. military policy on homosexuals serving in the military.
- Same sex marriages
- Marriages between partners of the same gender.
Questions this document helps with
- How did ancient Greeks and Romans view sexuality?
- What role did gods and goddesses play in ancient sexuality?
- How has the acceptance of homosexuality changed from ancient times to now?
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