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@article{175218,
        author = {Mitravinda V M Javvadi},
        title = {The Empowered Queens of the Nile: The Complexities of Gender and Power in Ancient Egypt: An In-depth Exploration of Women's Roles in the Ancient Egyptian Society and Their Comparative Status Across Civilizations},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2307-2312},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175218},
        abstract = {This research explores the multifaceted roles of women in ancient Egyptian society, examining their social, legal, and political status, and evaluating whether they were more empowered than women in other ancient civilizations. Unlike many ancient societies, women in Egypt were afforded legal rights, such as the ability to own property, initiate legal contracts, offering them greater autonomy. Additionally, certain women, particularly royal figures like Queen Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, held significant political power, highlighting the unique position of women in Egyptian society. However, despite these rights, women still operated within a patriarchal system that constrained their full participation in public life. A comparative analysis of ancient Egypt with civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome reveals that while women in Egypt had more rights and opportunities than those in these other societies, their roles were still shaped by gendered norms and expectations. This paper concludes that while Egyptian women experienced a higher degree of empowerment than their counterparts in other civilizations, the extent of their power was still limited by the pervasive patriarchal structure that defined their world.},
        keywords = {Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, Comparative Analysis, Female Rulers, Gender Equality, Gender Roles, Hatshepsut, Legal Rights, Patriarchy, Social Roles, Women’s Empowerment.},
        month = {April},
        }