Abstract
The aim of this short piece is to investigate a statement by Gaius in his Institutes concerning the motivations for the perpetual guardianship of women in Roman law. Using a structuralist approach, the main argument put forward in this piece is that Gaius’ statement should be viewed within the context of larger social forces at work in Roman society.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Legal Documents in Ancient Societies VI. Ancient Guardianship |
Subtitle of host publication | Legal Incapacities in the Ancient World |
Editors | Uri Yiftach, Michele Faraguna |
Place of Publication | Trieste |
Publisher | EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste |
Pages | 165-172 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788883038136 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2017 |