Comparing The Sociocultural Norms And Values During The First-Century AD

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During the 1st Century AD, there were many different sociocultural norms and values. These ways of living underlined how families functioned, laws were followed, and communities were ran. To start, The families were categorized as Patriarchal families, meaning the father was the head of the household: a wife was subordinate to her husband, children obeyed their parents, and slaves obeyed their masters. Slavery was not foreign back in the 1st century and unlike more recent times, was not based on race but rather status. As illustrated by the family structure and view on slavery, individualism was not a convivial practice, resulting in Communalistic lifestyles. In addition, Hospitality is very important. A guest in the household

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