Sparta was content to keep to itself. They also provided military strength to other city states. For example in the Persian war. They did help very much in the battle marathon.They did defend from a sneak attack.
Sparta was really strong. They felt safe with strong military force. The Spartans headstrong land military but the naval military was not so strong. That’s why they teamed up with Athens during the Persian war because Athens has a strong
naval military. In Athens women were not free they had to do chores and could not on land. They also had to depend on men like their father and husband. And Sparta women were free and could on land they also had no chores they only had to bare strong children.
Some people will choose Athens over smarter because yes in Athens you get a good education. In Sparta you can be safe women are free they can also unloaded you can and you can also help defend other people.
This is why Sparta is A better place to live. They have strong military. They also like to help other city states. The Women were free in Sparta.