I have always thought that both Sparta and Athens shared the same people in their community or type of form of government. Little do I know they only shared the same race/ area. Though, both of the small communities were very strict with their women. They both had restrictions what they were able to do and not able to do. Mainly, because of women being the source or reproduction.
Spartan women at a young age ( being 18 years old) were expected to marry men of their age so they will both be on an equal basis. Spartan women were known as breeding machines to their military men. Death during childbirth was considered a loss in war.
Athenian women were expected to remain inside their homes except for religious festivities and/or funerals. Athenian women were generally married in their mid teens to men who were like fifteen years older than them, for the purpose of reproduction and their sons being active citizens, while their daughters doing housework and such.
Overall what I got from the section Contrasting Patriarchies: Athens and Sparta, was that the only thing they had in common was making sure their women reproduce.
