The Bushmen vs. Romans In this paper I compare the non literate society of the African Bushmen to the ancient agricultural society of Rome. I specifically compare the human institution of family. The other institutions are religion, education, economy, and politics. These five institutions are ways that all humans meet their needs. They connect all humans. The men and women of the Bushmen, play two different roles in the family. Men provide for the family …showed first 75 words of 1166 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1166 total…hunters and gatherers every person played a role in the community. Each person was depended on and appreciated. Then because all the people in the community were not needed for gathering and/or hunting, specialization of labor occurred. Social classes or roles were developed and sex roles transformed. Bibliography Cowell, F.R. Everyday in Ancient Rome. Great Britain: B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1966 Casson Lionel. Daily Life in Ancient Rome. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co.. 1975