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Women in the medieval common law, c.1200-1500
Title
Women in the medieval common law, c.1200-1500 / Gwen Seabourne.
ISBN
9781472439802
1472439805
9781315546728
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Copyright Notice Date
©2021.
Physical Description
xvi, 175 pages ; 25 cm.
Summary
"This book examines the view of women held by medieval common lawyers and legislators, and considers medieval women's treatment by and participation in the processes of the common law. Considering a wide range of points of contact between women and the common law, from their appearance (or not) in statutes, through their participation (or not) as witnesses, to their treatment as complainants or defendants, it argues for closer consideration of women within the standard narratives of classical legal history, and for re-examination of some previous conclusions on the relationship between women and the common law. It will appeal to scholars and students of medieval history, as well as those interested in legal history, gender studies, and the history of women"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: Seabourne, Gwen, Women in the medieval common law c.1200-1500 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 19, 2021
Series
Studies in medieval history and culture.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
'Their position is inferior to that of men' : differentiation, inclusion, omission
Unstable constructions : unity, disunity, property and favour in common law thought on women
'By the mouth of man' : women as non-party actors in litigation
Voice, agency and 'playingthe victim'
Limits and accommodation
Responsible and irresponsible women : the female defendant
Conclusion : the future of women's legal past.
Subjects
Genre/Form
History.
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