Changes

Sparta was a unique different society, one which developed a socio-economic and political system that was focused solely on military success. This emphasis on the army meant that a premium was placed on the number of warriors available. As a result, in that society, despite its innate conservatism, women had more rights as they were the mothers of warriors. The role of women as mothers of Spartan citizens made them invaluable and as a result , they had a great many more opportunities than Greek women elsewhere, for example , they received some education.  Then the militaristic nature of Spartan society meant that women had more economic and even sexual freedom. They also were able to play a part in the public affairs of the state and mothers had a particular role in the enforcement of the city-state’s military values. Furthermore, the ability of females to inherit and manage property meant that they became extremely wealthy and how this contributed to the decline of Sparta remains a controversial issue.