Helen of troy: What was the role and status of women in the Trojan War?

Specifically asking what was the role of women e.g Helen, Goddesses and other Ancient Greek women, what role did they play in the causes, course and result of the Trojan War. I need to know this for my Ancient History assignment but the official question is actually: "Role and status of women: treatment of Helen, fate of Trojan and Greek women, goddesses.