Gender in Medieval Culture - Couverture souple

Sauer, Dr Michelle M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1441142622 ISBN 13 : 9781441142627

Editeur : Bloomsbury Academic, 2015

Synopsis

Gender in Medieval Culture provides a detailed examination of medieval society's views on both gender and sexuality, and shows how they are inextricably linked. Sex roles were clearly defined in the medieval world although there were exceptions to the rules, and this book examines both the commonplace world view and the exceptions to it. The volume looks not only at the social and economic considerations of gender but also the religious and legal implications, arguing that both ecclesiastical and secular laws governed behaviour.

The book covers key topics, including femininity and masculinity and how medieval society constructed these terms; sexuality and sex; transgressive sexualities such as homosexuality, adultery and chastity; and the gendered body of Christ, including the idea of Jesus as mother and affective spirituality. Using a clear chapter structure for easy navigation and categorisation, as well as a glossary of terms, the book will be a vital resource for students of medieval history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michelle M. Sauer is Professor in the Department of English at the University of North Dakota, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloomsbury Academic
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1441142622
• ISBN 13: 9781441142627
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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