Kim Phillips

Medieval maidens

Young women and gender in England, 1270-1540

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The first study on medieval women to treat young women or 'maidens' separately and at length. The book makes a contribution to gender studies through its study of medieval girls' acquisition of appropriate roles and identities, and their own attitudes towards these roles. Examines the experiences and voices of young womanhood. Provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Manchester University Press
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 337g
• ISBN-13: 9780719059643
• ISBN-10: 071905964X
• Artikelnr.: 21971214

Autorenporträt

Kim M. Phillips is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Auckland

Inhaltsangabe

List of abbreviations Note on texts Acknowledgements Introduction Medieval youth
Constructing gender
Approach and sources 1. Attributes Bodies
Minds
Exit Points
Perfect Age
Conclusion 2. Upbringing Modes of learning
Teachers
Messages
Conclusion 3. Work Noble service
Town and country
Conclusion 4. Sexualities Sexual boundaries
Flirtation and fantasy
Conclusion 5. Voices 'Send more clothes'
'Marry me'
'Ave Maria'
Restive voices
Conclusion Bibliography Index