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Jobs of Slaves:
Slaves in Ancient Greece had a wide variety of different jobs and responsibilities. The most common jobs that slaves were assigned was to work as house slaves, laboring in fields, ship rowers, and surprisingly, police officers for the men only. In fact, most police officials in Ancient Greece were slaves that had been freed by their masters for good behavior . Slaves could also work as domestic servants, factory workers, shopkeepers, mineworkers, farm-workers, and as ship crew members. Both men and women slaves who worked in factories or small shops spent their days weaving cloth or making shoes, shields, pottery, or leather. Some slaves cut hair in barbershops while others worked in the public baths. Slaves who could read and write were often teachers, and slaves who had artistic skills may have been musicians or dancers. Slaves who had no talents and were poor workers were often resorted to prostitution . Women slaves could work as nurses, nannies, cleaning women, or cooks. They would collect water for their master’s family from the public fountains. Men slaves could obtain jobs such as caring for horses, or working as handymen or gardeners.
There were also some deadly jobs that slaves had to do. Being a war ship rower in particular was one of the most dangerous jobs a slave could endure. Many of the war ship slaves died of hunger and diseases that stemmed from a lack of clean water. If a war ship happened to sink, the slaves would be trapped in the ship’s hull and most likely drown. Slaves who worked in silver mines also had very risky jobs. The silver in the mines were mixed with lead, causing many of the men who worked in these mines to gradually die of lead poisoning. It was rare for a silver miner to live more than three years after starting their work. Although the slave owners were aware of the slaves being poisoned, they did not care. Often those forced into duties like these were those “condemned to death for committing crimes” such as thievery or murder; it was agreed that those in question would not live very long under these circumstances . However, many slaves went to the mines and war ships because they were forced to. No free men wanted jobs like these, so slaves were forced to do them instead.
House Slaves and Field Slaves:
The average house slave in Ancient Greece typically had 250 duties to fulfill each day . These tasks included cleaning the house, tending the fire, washing the dishes, and preparing meals. House slaves were also expected to visit the market on a weekly basis. The slave master’s wife would usually follow the slaves around during the day and continue assigning them tasks as a precaution to ensure that the slave would never be without a job to finish . Though some were still treated without much compassion, house slaves were generally given the most humane conduct of all slaves. In many circumstances, house slaves were respected as “part of the family”. Cases like these allowed house slaves to partake in special family activities, including the delicacy of sacrifices. A majority of house slaves were women, because men were needed and appreciated more working in the fields.
Most slaves who worked in fields were responsible for plowing and planting seeds, as well as harvesting wheat, barley, and olives. Some slaves worked independently for small farms, with only a few slaves working alongside their master. Other slaves worked on huge farms with hundreds of other slaves, and never saw their owner . It was common for slaves to die from working diligently in the fields. Excessive exposure to heat, dehydration, and physical exhaustion all contributed to field slave’s high death rate . If a slave who worked in the fields destroyed the master’s crops- accidently or purposefully- he or she would be callously whipped or perhaps sold to someone who killed slaves for money. In any case regardless of their duties, a slave who did not complete their obligations would be punished by their masters, usually by being whipped. By extreme whipping and beating, some slaves would lose their lives from extensive blood loss.
Who Where Slaves in Ancient Greece?
Slaves were very poor members of the Greek society, whether they had immigrated or lived in Greece for their entire lives. It is difficult for historians to determine how many slaves existed in Ancient Greece because “many did not appear any different for the poor Greek citizens” . According to many records however, there were at least as many- if not more- slaves than free people in Ancient Greece. On average, each house would attain between ten to twenty slaves. Only three or four would work in the house with the master’s wife; the rest would be forced to work in the fields.
There were several ways for a person to become a slave in Ancient Greece. Some slaves were born into slavery, meaning their p

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Please give your opinions and incites on what you think, what I should improve on to make it better, and correct any misspellings. Thanks a lot! Only constructive critism please! Here is my essay:
Sometimes, you can’t just be happy with who you are. You feel depressed but you want to keep your feelings all in. Having low self-esteem, depression, or stress can lead to an eating disorder. An eating disorder is an illness that causes a person to develop unhealthy eating habits. The three types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. Having an eating disorder can affect your relationship with other, cause you to think many negative thoughts about yourself and your body, and damage your health. If you suspect that someone has an eating disorder, it is important that you show support for that person so they can have a healthy attitude and body. As you grow older, you begin to feel more conscious of your body. You go through physical changes, as well as “social pressures.” One or two out of one hundred kids, particularly girls, that struggle with this disorder can successfully hide their extreme weight loss from their parents for months or years. Anorexia can come from psychological, genetic, social, and family factors. Many girls are exposed to images of thin models that have the “ideal” body size. Participating in activities such as gymnastics,where thinness is emphasized can also lead to anorexia. Since parents are role models fortheir children, a parent’s body image, their lifestyle, and their dieting Once someone is obsessed with dieting,exercise, and taking laxatives, they will still see themselves as overweight even if they can see their bones.
Anorexics usually portion their food carefully or come up with excuses to skip their meals. Without receiving the nutrients the body needs to keep your bones strong, and help the body maintain homeostasis, the lack of nutrients will affect the body in many ways:
bulleted-(in women) losing at least three consecutive menstrual periods;not wanting or refusing to eat in public;anxiety; weakness;brittle teeth; shortness of breath;obsessiveness about calorie intake;severe malnutrition;a drop in pulse and breathing rate;kidney failure;hair loss and fingernail breakage;lanugo hair;lightheadedness and inability to concentrate;anemia;swollen joints;dry and yellow skin; higher levels of cortisol and vasopressin
death
Being anorexic can also result in an irregular heartbeat, permanent failure of normal growth, and osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become weak and can breakeasily. You may feel cold most of the time because your body temperature decreases.Taking laxatives can wear out the bowel muscles, causing it to decrease in function. Sometimes, it’s hard for parents to tell the difference between their child to be “self-image” concerns and “warning signs” to anorexia. Someone that is self conscious and on a strict diet may not necessarily be anorexic. There are “glaring” abnormal behaviors and physical signs.
Someone who is anorexic may:
become very thin, frail, or emaciated;be obsessed with eating food and weight control;weigh herself or himself repeatedly;count or portion their food carefully;only eat certain foods, such as diary and wheat;exercise excessively;feel fat even if their body is literally only showing a sheet of skin and bones;withdraw from social activities, especially meals or celebrations involving food;be depressed, lack energy, and often feel cold
If you suspect that your child or someone you know is anorexic, it is important to give as much support to them as you can, and try to help them admit that they have an eating disorder. Some people may feel depression, anger, or denial when faced to admit that they are anorexic. Try to show your concern and approach the person in a loving and supportive way. Use “I” instead of “you.” If the person is still in denial, try to be patient, saying that you’ll be there whenever they are ready to talk about it. Get help from a doctor, nutritionist, and a therapist. Encourage a healthy outlook on nutrition, exercise, and their appearance to help them raise their self esteem. For parents, it’s critical to make exercise a regular family activity and have their child help prepare nutritional meals for the whole family.
Bulimia is another type of eating diorder that involves dieting. A person with bulimia is tempted to eat “comfort foods”, such as ice cream or cake. After their out-of-control eating, the person will feel ashamed and guilty for what they have done. They will try inappropriate methods of weight control, such as vomiting and fasting. Bulimics will show excessive shape and weight concern, yet still consume quantities of food up to 20,000 calories a day. This all begins with dissatisfaction of the bodt.
Like anorexia, bulimia also involves being exposed to pictures of thin models and then not being able to feel good about themselves. Fami

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