How Do the Speeches of Cato and Lucius Valerius Regarding

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Essay

How do the speeches of Cato and Lucius Valerius regarding women's protests for the right to wear jewelry and fine clothes reflect the dominant patriarchy of the period?

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A psychological technique aimed at making oneself more likable to others through flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Impression Management

The process through which individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them, usually to appear more favorable or competent.

Upward Influence

refers to the ability of lower-level employees to affect the decisions, actions, and perspectives of their higher-up managers or leaders.

Hard Influence Tactics

Strategies that use direct and forceful approaches to persuade others, often involving pressure or threats.