Beginning in the Paleolithic Age, a division of labor emerged between men and women
What were the typical responsibilities of women in the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and later ages? How did the different civilizations that emerged view the respective roles of men and women?
Paleolithic society was probably characterized by a division of labor by sex. Men most likely hunted, fished, and fought other families, clans, and tribes. Women, less mobile because of childbearing, most likely gathered nuts, berries, and wild grains, wove baskets, and made clothing. Women gathering food probably discovered how to plant and care for seeds, knowledge that eventually led to agriculture and the Neolithic Revolution. Answers will vary regarding the views of the roles of men and women in the different civilizations.
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