This isn't entirely true; spartan women had much more rights compared to women from other city states in Greece. they gave birth therefore a value to society.
The steam engine and steam locomotive evidently had major consequences on European society. Positive and negative effects are apparent, as these major technological breakthroughs transformed European society. Even today, many aspects of society and economics are present due to the profound impact these inventions had, which is why they are such big turning points in history.
