Spartans had free will... Including woman (a strong woman means a healthy baby). The Athenians didn't have that free will for woman. They thought it was wrong, and that only the men should have that freedom.
Spartans and Athenians had contrasting societal values, particularly regarding women's freedom, governance, cultural pursuits, and military practices. While Spartan women enjoyed more rights, Athenians celebrated democracy and the arts. This fundamental cultural divide fostered mutual criticism and discomfort between the two city-states.
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