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.
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.
Dr Kim Phillips is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Hebrew Bible Manuscript Research, a Research Associate at the Taylor-Schechter Genizah Research Unit, Cambridge University Library, and an Affiliated Lecturer in Biblical Hebrew at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge. His research interests include the development and transmission of the Hebrew Bible, Jewish Biblical exegesis, and Aramaic Bible translations.
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List of abbreviations Note on texts Acknowledgements Introduction Medieval youth Constructing gender Approach and sources 1. Attributes Bodies Minds Exit Points Perfect Age Conclusion 2. Upbringing Modes of learning Teachers Messages Conclusion 3. Work Noble service Town and country Conclusion 4. Sexualities Sexual boundaries Flirtation and fantasy Conclusion 5. Voices 'Send more clothes' 'Marry me' 'Ave Maria' Restive voices Conclusion Bibliography Index
List of abbreviations Note on texts Acknowledgements Introduction Medieval youth Constructing gender Approach and sources 1. Attributes Bodies Minds Exit Points Perfect Age Conclusion 2. Upbringing Modes of learning Teachers Messages Conclusion 3. Work Noble service Town and country Conclusion 4. Sexualities Sexual boundaries Flirtation and fantasy Conclusion 5. Voices 'Send more clothes' 'Marry me' 'Ave Maria' Restive voices Conclusion Bibliography Index
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