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Record Number: 1877 Author(s)/Creator(s): Meyer , Marc A. Contributor(s): Title: Early Anglo-Saxon Penitentials and the Position of Women [The author argues that, although women in Anglo-Saxon culture were subjugated to men, examining penitential books from the period reveals an elevation in the position and status of women in the family. Title note supplied by Feminae.] Source: The Haskins Society Journal 2, ( 1990): Pages 47 - 61. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Gender Family Marriage Old English Language Penitential Books Social History Women's Status Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 7- 8- 9- 10- 11 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Berry College Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1990. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 09634959

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