ISBN:
0191557870
,
9780191557873
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 179 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Medieval single women
DDC:
306.81/5309420902
Keywords:
Single women Economic conditions
;
Sex role History
;
Single women Social conditions
;
Women History Middle Ages, 500-1500
;
Single women History
;
Hochschulschrift
Abstract:
In a culture in which marriage was the desirable norm, and virginity was particularly prized in females, the categories 'virgin' and 'widow' held particular significance. This book investigates the uses of the category 'single woman'
Description / Table of Contents:
Classification in cultural contextThe single woman in penitential discourse -- The single woman in fiscal discourse -- The single woman in guild texts -- "Singlewoman" as a personal designation.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-171) and index
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199283415.001.0001
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