The Position of Women in the Abassid Society
The Position of Women in the Abbasid Society
Society- Abbasids
Time Period- 750 to 1258
Events-
· Creation of Baghdad
· Independent dynasty was established in Algeria and Morocco
· War succession between the princes of the Abbasids
· Persian Buyids capture Baghdad
· Gunzi raids in India
· Turks overthrow Buyids
· First Christian crusade in Palestine
· Establishment of Delhi Sultanate
· Spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
· Fall of Acre
· Fall of Baghdad
Women Before-
· In seclusion
· Forbade female infanticide
· Men could marry four wives, but treat them equally
· Women got to have a say in who they want to marry
· Bride’s price would be paid by husband’s family to his future wife rather than the father
· God treated men and women equally
· Were not allowed to lead prayers
· Active in politics
· Had wide range of occupations such as law, scholars, and commerce.
· Chided if they did not wear their veil in public
Women After-
· Had harem and veil (like before, except harem was added)
· Wives and concubines (personal prostitutes) of Abbasid caliphs were restricted to the forbidden quarters of the imperial palace.
· Female and male slaves performed household services to the wealthy.
· Slaves were praised for beauty and intelligence.
· Lower class women worked.
· Upper class women were not allowed any career outlets; they were only at home.
· Married at puberty, they had to devote their life to the house and the serving of their husband.
Change Analysis by Reema N
Society- Abbasids
Time Period- 750 to 1258
Events-
· Creation of Baghdad
· Independent dynasty was established in Algeria and Morocco
· War succession between the princes of the Abbasids
· Persian Buyids capture Baghdad
· Gunzi raids in India
· Turks overthrow Buyids
· First Christian crusade in Palestine
· Establishment of Delhi Sultanate
· Spread of Islam to Southeast Asia
· Fall of Acre
· Fall of Baghdad
Women Before-
· In seclusion
· Forbade female infanticide
· Men could marry four wives, but treat them equally
· Women got to have a say in who they want to marry
· Bride’s price would be paid by husband’s family to his future wife rather than the father
· God treated men and women equally
· Were not allowed to lead prayers
· Active in politics
· Had wide range of occupations such as law, scholars, and commerce.
· Chided if they did not wear their veil in public
Women After-
· Had harem and veil (like before, except harem was added)
· Wives and concubines (personal prostitutes) of Abbasid caliphs were restricted to the forbidden quarters of the imperial palace.
· Female and male slaves performed household services to the wealthy.
· Slaves were praised for beauty and intelligence.
· Lower class women worked.
· Upper class women were not allowed any career outlets; they were only at home.
· Married at puberty, they had to devote their life to the house and the serving of their husband.
Change Analysis by Reema N
