AN INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN AND GENDER IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD THAT DRAWS
ON THE MOST RECENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD
_Women in Classical Antiquity_ focuses on the important objects,
events and concepts that combine to form a clear understanding of
ancient Greek and Roman women and gender. Drawing on the most recent
findings and research on the topic, the book offers an overview of the
historical events, values, and institutions that are critical for
appreciating and comparing the life situations of women across both
cultures.
The author examines the lifecycle of women in ancient Greek and Rome
beginning with how young females acquired the gendered characteristics
necessary for adulthood. The text explores female adolescence,
including concerns about virginity, medical views of the female body,
religious roles, and education. Views of marriage, motherhood, sexual
activity, adultery, and prostitution are also examined. In addition,
the author explores how women exercised authority and the
possibilities for their civic engagement. This important resource:
* Explores the formation of classical women’s social identity
through the life stages of birth, adolescence, marriage, childbirth,
old age, and death
* Contains information on the most recent research in this rapidly
evolving field
* Offers a review of the life course as a way to understand the
social processes by which Greek and Roman females acquired gender
traits
* Includes questions for review, suggestions for further reading,
and a glossary of key terms
Written for academics and students of classical antiquity, _Women in
Classical Antiquity _offers a general introduction to women and gender
in the classical world.
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ISBN
9781118413654
Publisert
2019
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Wiley-Blackwell
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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