How did the social structure of ancient rome affect the lives of its people?

traditionally, roman society was rigid. by the first century. however, the need for capable men to run rome's vast empire was slowly eroding the social barriers. the social structure of ancient rome was based on heredity, property,wealth, citizenship and freedom.

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