In Greek theatre women were perceived to be lower status than men, they weren't allowed to voice their opinions so this was clearly stated in plays such as Antigone, since the playwright made sure, the male protagonist attempted to assert his dominants against the female protagonists. Females were not allowed to attend plays and if they were, they would be forced to sit at the back of the theatre. This could make a modern person view this attitude as a way men would be able to show they were aware of the difference in status, without being direct to women.
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