In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited—usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled up alone for life, or a nun in a classic convent. On the other extreme were a few dramatic examples of women who made history for the church while flying in the face of gender norms: heroes such as Joan of Arc. In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited—usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled up alone for life, or a nun in a classic convent. On the other extreme were a few dramatic examples of women who made history for the church while flying in the face of gender norms: heroes such as Joan of Arc. Archaeology Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers, and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon
