Women, identities and communities in early modern Europe
von:
ed. by Stephanie Tarbin
Verlagsort:
Aldershot
Verlag:
Ashgate
Jahr:
2008
Umfang:
XIII, 242 S.
Enthält:
Ill.
Reihe:
Women and gender in the early modern world
Information:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Abstract:
Addressing a key challenge facing feminist scholars today, this volume explores the tensions between shared gender identity and the myriad social differences structuring women's lives. By examining historical experiences of early modern women, these essays consider the possibilities for commonalities and the forces of division between women.