How Did Social Status and Gender Affect the Life Experiences

question 54

Essay

How did social status and gender affect the life experiences of those who resided in ancient Athens?

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Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible, typically described as a monthly cycle.

AFP

Alpha-fetoprotein, a protein that is produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus, often measured during pregnancy.

Neural Tube Defect

A birth defect resulting from incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, or their coverings.

FAS

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.