Eleanor Janega

Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society

Once and Future Sex

A very intriguing evaluation on women’s shadowed, though not inconsequential, role in medieval society. Janega walks readers through women’s opportunities and status in the Middle Ages, from what work they engaged in to how society created perceived, immutable traits consistent among all women. Most interestingly, Janega exposes the folly in our desire to think of history as an upward March until today. The book illuminates the reasons why women are in the position they are in today, and who stands to benefit from the lie of what women’s role in history is. 

Once and Future Sex Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society

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