In ancient Athens, the role of women was significantly limited and defined by a patriarchal society. Here's an overview of their roles based on the statements you provided:
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They could not be a part of the jury. - This is correct. Women were excluded from participating in the political sphere, which included being part of the jury.
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They served as jury members in trials. - This is incorrect. Women did not serve as jurors in Athens.
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They were considered equal to men. - This is incorrect. Women were not considered equal to men in many aspects of life, including legal rights and societal roles.
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They could represent themselves in court. - This is incorrect as well. Women could not represent themselves in court and were generally represented by a male guardian.
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They primarily worked outside of the home. - This is also incorrect. Most women in ancient Athens were expected to manage the household and did not typically work outside the home. Their roles were largely domestic, focusing on tasks like weaving, child-rearing, and managing the household.
In summary, women in ancient Athens had very limited rights and were primarily engaged in household duties rather than public or legal roles.