Titsincommon

Today we hear toplessness and the fashion trends towards translucent clothing for women made fun of or even denounced. Yet it seems that in all human societies where exposed breasts are permitted or even fashionable, women inevitably enjoy equality with men.

This includes Polynesian societies in the last century, and our society in this one.

It also includes ancient Egypt.

Cleopatra meeting Jυlіυs Cаеsаr.

The women of ancient Egypt often went topless. Yet, contrary to modern feminist's assertions that women are kept down by their sexuality, they enjoyed the same rights and legal status as men.

Not even ancient Greece - famous for its enlightened ways - can boast that.

If you don't believe me click here. You will find an illuminating essay written by PETER A. PICCIONE, PH.D. in which he states:

Thе Egyptіаn woman's rights extended to all the legally defined areas of society. From the bulk of the legal documents, we know that women could manage and dispose of private property, including: land, portable goods, servants, slaves, livestock, and money (when it existed), as well as financial instruments (i.e., endowments and annuities). A woman could administer all her property independently and according to her free will. She could conclude any kind of legal settlement. She could appear as a contracting partner in a marriage contract or a divorce contract; she could execute testaments; she could free slaves; she could make adoptions. She was entitled to sue at law. It is highly significant that a woman in Egypt could do all of the above and initiate litigation in court freely without the need of a male representative. This amount of freedom was at variance with that of the Greek woman who required a designated male, called a kourios, to represent or stand for her in all legal contracts and proceedings. This male was her husband, father or brother.

Cleopatra meeting Jυlіυs Cаеsаr (close-up).

Contrary to the religious and social stigmas of our time, the baring of breasts, in fashion, the media, or in public, does not lead to the corruption and downfall of civilization. Let's not forget that ancient Egypt lasted far longer than we have so far.

Toplessness is absolutely NOT a threat to women. Rather it's sign of - and welcome complement to - the fact that they have achieved their proper place as equal and valuable members of society.