Social Classes
In Timitopolis, there were four main social classes. Social classes were utilized because Timitopolans, as all of ancient Greece, were very discriminating. In these social classes, slaves were on the very bottom of scale. This was was the worst class to be in, for slaves never got any respect or kindness. They were simply there to help and do anything that their owners desired; such as any dirty work, cleaning, cooking, etc. Slaves were people that fell victim to slave raids, infants rescued from exposure, and criminals. Most slaves were considered barbarians because they were foreigners, yet some were former Greek prisoners. The costs of slaves ranged from fifty to a thousand dollars. Rich homes had as many as 50 slaves. Most slaves were women, and female slaves often worked in homes.
After this comes the lower class, which is, in reality, a class of people that used to be slaves, as well as many of women because it was hard for them to get jobs. Citizens in the lower and middle classes combined outnumbered the upper class by an enormous amount.
Thereafter was the upper class, which was small group of people (about three-hundred families) compared to the other classes. To be in the upper class, it was necessary to be a male and have at least 20 talents (form of money). The upper class was over all made of soldiers, politicians, and other rich citizens.
After this comes the lower class, which is, in reality, a class of people that used to be slaves, as well as many of women because it was hard for them to get jobs. Citizens in the lower and middle classes combined outnumbered the upper class by an enormous amount.
Thereafter was the upper class, which was small group of people (about three-hundred families) compared to the other classes. To be in the upper class, it was necessary to be a male and have at least 20 talents (form of money). The upper class was over all made of soldiers, politicians, and other rich citizens.