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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