The Ptolemaic rulers took care of the youth. They established cultural and athletic clubs, called gymnasiums, as a place to be educated in the arts and sciences so the youth would be ready for jobs.
Alexandrian girls received enough schooling to be able to read and write. Liberal women, who were interested in education, would go to the gymnasium to learn. There were public employees whose titles were "Women's Affairs Supervisor," called "gynaeconomi," who were in charge of teaching the women.
There was contact between Alexandria and Greek cities especially so that Alexandrians could gain experience in the field of teaching women. Women started getting jobs just like men with some of the same responsibilities.
Relations between men and women were reported to be less complicated and more natural than before. Women started clubs and participated at the gymnasiums, although on a smaller scale than the men. There also were "women only" clubs in Athens and Alexandria .
Alexandrian girls received enough schooling to be able to read and write. Liberal women, who were interested in education, would go to the gymnasium to learn. There were public employees whose titles were "Women's Affairs Supervisor," called "gynaeconomi," who were in charge of teaching the women.
There was contact between Alexandria and Greek cities especially so that Alexandrians could gain experience in the field of teaching women. Women started getting jobs just like men with some of the same responsibilities.
Relations between men and women were reported to be less complicated and more natural than before. Women started clubs and participated at the gymnasiums, although on a smaller scale than the men. There also were "women only" clubs in Athens and Alexandria .
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