- Discuss the spectrum of power-to-powerlessness women possessed in the various civilizations studied.
- Discuss the function of war for the various civilizations studied.
- Discuss the similarities and dissimilarities of the various political institutions studied.
- Discuss the place of social justice for the civilizations studied.
- Discuss the nature of family bonds for the various civilizations studied.
- Discuss perspectives of death and life for the various civilizations studied.