#20: Roman Bathhouses: An Exclusive Male Domain
In ancient Rome, the grandest bathhouses were mainly off-limits to women, reflecting societal values that emphasized modesty and gender separation. The social and moral fabric of the time restricted women’s access to these communal hubs.

Roman bathhouses served as essential venues for men to engage in social, political, and business activities, effectively excluding women. Despite the existence of clean facilities for women, cultural barriers severely curtailed their participation in these critical communal spaces.
