Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Contemporary Gender Theory and Society's Expectations of Women
The Practical Situation: Women's Function in Rural Communities
The Practical Situation: Women's Function in Urban Communities
Women and Power: Royal and Landholding Women
Women and Religion
Women who Exceeded Society's Expectations
Conclusions
Further Reading
Index.

About the Author

HELEN M. JEWELL was formerly Senior Lecturer in the School of History at the University of Liverpool, UK. Her previous publications include Women in Medieval England (Manchester University Press, 1996).

Reviews

'Helen Jewell's books provide an up-to-date survey of the lives of medieval women, with valuable insights into society, economy, politics, religion and culture.' - Jennifer Ward, Lady Margaret Hall (The Brown Book) '...an excellent introduction to the study of medieval women across a substantial geographical and chronological span, and with plentiful suggestions for reading in order to pursue further study.' - Sarah James, Women's History Magazine