Virginity and Misogyny in Tenth- and Eleventh-Century England.

Examines issues of sexuality and gender in late Saxon England in relation to the ideology of the Benedictine reforms which transformed much of the Anglo-Saxon religious and political life. Effect of monasticism on the position of women; Banner of the reform movement; Implications of the association...

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Published in:	Gender & History Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 1 - 33
Main Author:	Cubitt, Catherine
Format:	Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Apr2000
Subjects:	Human sexuality Gender identity Anglo-Saxon religion Benedictine movement (Anglican Communion) Anglo-Saxon Period, Great Britain, 449-1066
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Summary:	Examines issues of sexuality and gender in late Saxon England in relation to the ideology of the Benedictine reforms which transformed much of the Anglo-Saxon religious and political life. Effect of monasticism on the position of women; Banner of the reform movement; Implications of the association between virginity and martyrdom.