What were the roles of men and women in Ancient Maya Civilization?
Of course this depended where and when the person lifed and in which social class she/ he was born. Contrary to most other ancient civilizations woman were also rulers (called Ajaw) Woman worked in the household (that was hard labour without any modern household device), made clothes, cooked, looked after the children. Also Young girls were expected to perform household and help their elders. Man worked as farmers or whatever their profession was. They played a big role in raising their sons as they were expected to teach them their craft. Also man were priests and warriors. It was expected from anyone – from a child at a young age to old people to work hard and respect the family.
