Similarities And Differences Of Athens Vs. Sparta

Athens vs. Sparta
Athens and Sparta in contrast had many similarities and differences such as the view on women, politics, economy and military structure.
Sparta and Athens each had similarities and differences regarding the status and view of women in society.

Women in Sparta were judged on their physique and physical and athletic state.
Women in Sparta had designated arenas in which they would exercise and compete in athletic tournaments, usually secluded from the men who were out training.
The main reason women were to be fit was because the Spartans believed healthy and fit women would produce fit offspring, continuing the military tradition of Sparta.

The Athenian culture had a different aspect on women’s lives. Instead of