| Medieval Maidens: Young Women and Gender in England, 1270-1540 Contributor(s): Phillips, Kim (Author) |
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ISBN: 071905964X ISBN-13: 9780719059643 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: The medieval landscape, as viewed through the eyes of scholars, was hardly populated by women. Particularly, young unmarried women or "maidens" have been paid little attention. This book aims to fill that gap by examining the meaning, experiences and voices of young womanhood. The life-phase of " adolescence " was different for maidens than for young men, and as such merits study in its own right. At the same time a study of young womanhood provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - History | Europe - Medieval - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: 305.242 |
| LCCN: 2003042098 |
| Series: Manchester Medieval Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.38" W x 8.46" (0.73 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
