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Women had many other rights that no other civilization did at the time. In ancient Egypt women owned land, could start their own business, priests, and many more jobs that not many would expect. Women still took care of the house and the extended family but they could have seeked work outside of their home. Marriage was also considered an equal partnership. Men would still have the final say but some would consult with their women about a certain decision.
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Life was seen as an eternal journey and religion was part of every aspect in life of the ancient egyptians. Egyptians would uphold the principle of ma’at which was that people were expected to depend on each other to better the work of the gods. With performing this belief people were aligned with the gods and the forces of light against the forces of darkness and chaos. They then would be judged by Osiris the Lord of Death.
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The ancient Egyptians wore clothing made from linen. Which is a light and cool fabrice that works well in the hot climate. Very little clothes was sweden, most was just wrapped around and held onto with a belt. Same styles were applied to the rich and poor. Men wore wrapped around skirts like a kilt and women wore long wrapped sound dresses that went down to their ankles.
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Art is considered the historical heritage of Egypt, most of this art was paintings, sculptures, and architecture. These were found in tombs and temples. Things like pyramids have survived over thousands of years. Symbolism was a common thing used in Egyptian art. The sculptures were of pharaohs and gods to figures of animals. Egypt art cant be compared to other civilizations
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Egyptians used common education to teach the children like reading, writing, and math as well as religious structure. Girls on the other hand held their education at home. Mothers would be the ones to instruct those girls and teach them household jobs including reading.These schools were reserved mostly for rich and royal background boys. So lower classes couldn't afford to send their children to school.
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It was basically a reset for Women when it came to the types of jobs they could do. These issues were widely discussed. Women had to fight for their rights unlike pre colonization of Egypt. Once these topics came around Women started to become things like doctors and teachers.
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People in Egypt still wear a lot of traditional clothing. The people have carried it over onto post colonial times. Not all Egyptians wear traditional clothing but a great amount do. Women wore things like abaya robes and a burqa face veil.
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Art education in schools was sanctioned by religious scholars. An attitude of figurative art was formed and developments of photography and film was created. Egyptian ancient art was combined with post colonial developments.
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Egypt had the Muslim Brotherhood, which used Arabism, Islam, and Egyptian identities, but they placed Islam above the others. But when it came to religion Egypt became diverse. It came to a point where culture and religion both affected each other. For example, Alexandria in particular which was quite diverse had made it home to large and historic Greek, Italian, and Jewish populations.
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Education consisted of 6 years of primary school, three of middle school, and three of secondary school. They still continued to impose culture and language. Religious schools closed and universities opened up. But education was mostly for the high and elite.
