men and women are not equal

• what was Plato's view?

  being born as a women was what happened to men when they didn't get it right the first time (e.g cowards). however, does advocate women not being treated as possessions of men
• what was Aristotle's view

  summa theologia: women were inferior in strength and also intelligence. he also used the term 'defective' like. Aristotle linked to original sin- part of Gods design. However, did believe women have a special place in heaven (virgin Mary and love of God)