Onderzoek naar de opvattingen over gender, sex en eer in de taal, wet en het alledaagse leven in Engeland in de vroeg moderne periode.
"Sexual morality was central to the patriarchal society of early modern England. It defined and determined women's lives, but it also proved a weapon against other women. Using the rich testimonies of the London church courts, 'Domestic Dangers' reconstructs the conflicts of gen…
'What else is woman but a foe to friendship ... a domestic danger.' Sexual morality was central to the patriarchal society of sixteenth- and seventeenth- century England, as demonstrated by this popular quotation, taken from a biblical commentary by St John Chrysostom. In this f…
Women's experiences and gender relations in the diverse, mobile society of 16th and 17th century London are considered by Laura Gowling. She focuses on disputes over sex, marriage and insults and presents a vivid picture of daily life.
Women's experiences and gender relations in the diverse, mobile society of 16th and 17th century London are considered by Laura Gowling. She focuses on disputes over sex, marriage and insults, and presents a vivid picture of daily life. Sexual morality was central to the patria…
'What else is woman but a foe to friendship ... a domestic danger.' Sexual morality was central to the patriarchal society of sixteenth- and seventeenth- century England, as demonstrated by this popular quotation, taken from a biblical commentary by St John Chrysostom. In this f…