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The study of the role of women in the society of early medieval England, or Anglo-Saxon England, is a topic which includes literary, history and gender studies.Important figures in the history of studying early medieval women include Christine Fell, and Pauline Stafford.
Anglo-Saxon royal consorts (1 C, 37 P) Pages in category "Anglo-Saxon women" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Her book Women in Anglo-Saxon England, was an important publication in the history of medieval gender studies, and has been published in 31 different editions and formats. [ 3 ] She was appointed an OBE for her contribution to Early English Studies.
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in Europe, ed. M.P. Brown and C.A. Farr. London: Leicester University Press. 35–49. 1999. "Queens, nunneries and reforming churchmen. Gender, religious status and reform in tenth- and eleventh-century England." Past and Present 163: 3-35. 1997. Queen Emma and Queen Edith: queenship and women's power in eleventh-century ...
Medieval contraception is a debated topic among historians, though methods of contraception have been developed not just in modern times. In ancient times, women attempted to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy with various means and practices, as evidenced by ancient records.
On the other hand, the women in the tales who do speak up are framed as wicked. Cinderella's stepsisters' language is decidedly more declarative than hers, and the woman at the center of the tale "The Lazy Spinner" is a slothful character who, to the Grimms' apparent chagrin, is "always ready with her tongue."
Her main areas of research lie in the history of Anglo-Saxon England, particularly Anglo-Saxon monasteries, women and religion, and the Cistercians.She also works on the history of the early medieval church and society as well as the invention of the English in historiography, and historical theory.
Many unwed pregnant women and girls were sent to live in maternity homes, where they were often coerced into relinquishing their babies. “Our children were stolen,” said Karen Wilson ...