Ancient Rome’s culture is one of the most influential and well-known cultures spoken of today. Not only were groundbreaking discoveries and inventions created, but also parts of Rome’s morals and traditions still influence our modern day society. Ancient Rome’s culture is one that is continuously studied throughout the years. Because of this, there is a substantial amount of research over Rome. While researching over ancient Rome, I found a multitudinous amount of information over the class structure of Rome, how the Roman family life is, and the education in Rome.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Rome’s class structure is one based upon wealth, heredity, and social status. Ancient Rome not only encouraged the class structure, but heavily enforced it (Ancient …show more content…
There was, however, a possibility of movement between the classes. The upper class consisted of the Equestrian and Senatorial classes. Economic importance and certain wealth were a few qualifications to determine the Equestrian class. The men enrolled in the Equestrian class were regarded as Equites. Angusti clavi, a toga with red-purple narrow stripes, defined the Equites. The Equites could also become a part of the Senatorial class by being elected into the magistracy, but it was uncommon due to the difficulty. The Senatorial was primarily a political class. Senatores are referred to as the members of the Senatorial class. The Senatorial class was based upon a certain amount of wealth and being apart of the Senate. Senatores were clothed in laticlavi, which were similar to angusti clavi, but had red-purple broad stripes as opposed to narrow stripes. Unlike our present-day society, there was not a middle class in ancient Rome. The lower class included everyone who was not a part of the …show more content…
Wealthy families who could afford a formal education often sent their children to school or with a private tutor; however, since the majority of the population was in poverty, not everyone received a proper education. Many of the impoverished families still managed to learn to read and write without attending a school. Learning in ancient Rome was drastically different than learning in present-day. Schools were commonly for boys only and taught subjects such as math, physical training, and other classes. The punishment for misbehavior was severe, being caned and beat was the common discipline. School days also ran much longer than today, ranging from early in the morning to late at night every day of the week. Because girls did not attend a formal school, their mothers taught them the basic necessities for the home life, such as how to take care of the household and how to be a good wife (’Roman
CLASS STRUCTURE
Rome’s class structure is one based upon wealth, heredity, and social status. Ancient Rome not only encouraged the class structure, but heavily enforced it (Ancient …show more content…
There was, however, a possibility of movement between the classes. The upper class consisted of the Equestrian and Senatorial classes. Economic importance and certain wealth were a few qualifications to determine the Equestrian class. The men enrolled in the Equestrian class were regarded as Equites. Angusti clavi, a toga with red-purple narrow stripes, defined the Equites. The Equites could also become a part of the Senatorial class by being elected into the magistracy, but it was uncommon due to the difficulty. The Senatorial was primarily a political class. Senatores are referred to as the members of the Senatorial class. The Senatorial class was based upon a certain amount of wealth and being apart of the Senate. Senatores were clothed in laticlavi, which were similar to angusti clavi, but had red-purple broad stripes as opposed to narrow stripes. Unlike our present-day society, there was not a middle class in ancient Rome. The lower class included everyone who was not a part of the …show more content…
Wealthy families who could afford a formal education often sent their children to school or with a private tutor; however, since the majority of the population was in poverty, not everyone received a proper education. Many of the impoverished families still managed to learn to read and write without attending a school. Learning in ancient Rome was drastically different than learning in present-day. Schools were commonly for boys only and taught subjects such as math, physical training, and other classes. The punishment for misbehavior was severe, being caned and beat was the common discipline. School days also ran much longer than today, ranging from early in the morning to late at night every day of the week. Because girls did not attend a formal school, their mothers taught them the basic necessities for the home life, such as how to take care of the household and how to be a good wife (’Roman