Essay is of approximately 5-7 double-spaced pages . Essay should state clearly what is been argued for or against. Essay is an exercise in analysis—asked to analyse an argument that Plato offers in the text. Bellow is the argument and can be found in Plato’s book the Republic
Plato’s treatment of women in The Republic is subject to varying interpretations. There are those who think he is a radical egalitarian when it comes to women in the polis. Others think he remains a conservative, unwilling to abandon traditional views of their character and role in society. Do you think Plato is radical or conservative in his views on women?