What was relatively unusual about women in roman families?
a. they seldom ventured outside their homes

b. they were not allowed to learn to read or write

c. they had no role in raising their children

d. they were able to inherit and own property

What was relatively unusual about women in Roman families was that D. they were able to inherit and own property.
At these ancient times, this was not common, as usually only men were allowed to do that. However, the Roman Empire was more advanced, so their women had more liberties. 

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