Studying gender in classical antiquity by lin foxhall. Ancient gender studies in the uk society for classical. Hubbardonlinfoxhall, studying genderinclassical antiquity. Exploring how gender was linked with other sociopolitical characteristics such as wealth, status, age and lifestage as well as with individual choices, in the very different world of classical antiquity, is fascinating in its own right. Exploring how gender was linked with other sociopolitical characteristics such as wealth, status, age and lifestage as well as with individual choices, in the very different world of classical antiquity, is fascinating in its own. Ancient gender studies in the uk helen king located both geographically and conceptually between the usa and continental europe, uk classics has at times been strongly influenced or revived by approaches coming from parts of europe. Land and ethnicity in ancient phokis, is a study of state formation and ethnic identity in the archaic and classical periods, and it will be.
Although the terms household and family did not signify quite what they do for us, they were highly meaningful concepts in the classical world. This book investigates how varying practices of gender shaped peoples lives and experiences across the societies of ancient greece and rome. Although its relevance is not limited only to courses with a gender focus, it would find its greatest value in a class with greek and roman components. Ancient gender studies in the uk society for classical studies. There are three requirements for successfully taking the classical studies ma. Gender and the study of classical antiquity, authorlin foxhall, year20. Women in classical antiquity is a 1975 feminist history book by sarah b. This ma is taught entirely online, but with the support of a tutor who will interact with. Here, classics is an inclusive term, and is broadly conceived to include the field of late antiquity. Studying gender in classical antiquity is part of a series designed for the classroom, but the book is not entirely imaginable as a textbook. Studying gender in classical antiquity key themes in. Studying gender in classical antiquity key themes in ancient. Page91 chapter six, space, is the most archeological in orientation. Cambridge core ancient history studying gender in classical antiquity by lin foxhall skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites.
It includes the civilizations of ancient greece and ancient rome, known as the grecoroman world classical antiquity is the period in which greek and roman literature such as aeschylus, ovid, and others flourished. Households and families were the core institutions that, in most ancient societies, served as the prime social arenas where gender relations were both constituted and acted out. Search for studying gender in classical antiquity books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. After a largely inconclusive discussion of how domestic space is gendered, the chapter focuses on greek gymnasia and roman baths as important social spaces. I will show that the ancient greeks, like us today, had competing models or constructions of gender and that what it meant to be a man was different in. The work covers the lives of women in antiquity from the greek dark ages to the death of constantine the great. Archaeological research has often been limited to studying objects made of one particular material in depth, be it lithic materials, ceramics, textiles. Archaeological research has often been limited to studying objects made of one particular material in depth, be. It appeared in diverse locations and media, notably as a wall painting in the house of the vettii in pompeii and the toro farnese once displayed in the baths of caracalla in rome. Gender in classical antiquity university of reading. Approaches to the economics of ancient greece 2002, edited with paul cartledge and edward cohen. While analyzing relationships between the sexes used to mean studying how male domination was exercised along with the inevitable resistance and adjustments to it, expressions of gender difference are now employed in relation to the relativity of the gender divide. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Classical quarterly 39 i 2244 1989 printed in great britain 22 household, gender and property in classical athens introduction the idea that the household was the fundamental building block of ancient greek society, explicit in the ancient sources, has now become widely accepted.
Instead, i will introduce this short history of approaches to gender in classical antiquity with an overview of why gender is so hard to study, to show why it demands a theoretical framework. Later antiquity study guide, ancient gender and sexuality. Gender regimes and classical greek antiquity in the fifth. Key themes in ancient history includes bibliographical references and index. Exploring how gender was linked with other sociopolitical characteristics such as wealth, status, age and lifestage, as well as with individual choices, in the very different world of classical antiquity is fascinating in its own right. An enthusiasm for all aspects of the ancient greek and roman worlds, and willingness to study a broad range of topics rigorously and in depth via guided, but increasingly independent, research. About emotion, genre and gender in classical antiquity. Start studying women and gender in classical antiquity. Classical antiquity also the classical era, classical period or classical age is the period of cultural history between the 8th century bc and the 6th century ad centered on the mediterranean sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ancient greece. Women and gender in classical antiquity flashcards quizlet.
This book investigates how varying practices of gender shaped peoples lives and experiences across the societies of anc. For all of the modifications and corrections made to foucaults history of sexuality, the grecoroman worlds position as ancestor to the modern west too often frames how we situate the study of gender and sexuality in antiquity. Review of lin foxhall, studying gender in classical antiquity, cambridge university press, cambridge 20. The papers assembled in this volume were presented at the panel sponsored by the womens classical caucus at the 2010 meeting of the american philological association in anaheim, california, a place at once emblematic of the west and geographically and historically linked with what lies beyond pacific rim, far east, asia, where the east lies. Recently, a friend asked me why gender studies mattered. In 1997 he was an invited participant at a colloquium on ethnicity in the ancient world, hosted by the center for hellenic studies in washington. Studying gender in classical antiquity researchgate. Competing constructions of masculinity in ancient greece.
On approaches to gender in classical antiquity, see lin foxhall, studying gender in classical antiquity cambridge. While he was being deliberately hyperbolici had just landed a contract to teach canadian literature and gender and literature at a new universityit got me thinking. May 03, 2018 studying gender in classical antiquity by lin foxhall editor. Investigates the ideals, practices and performance of gender in the ancient classical world, exploring archaeological, visual and written sources. Yet the potential utility of this concept to the discipline of classical studies remains largely untapped. Read studying gender in classical antiquity by lin foxhall available from rakuten kobo. I mean, we know that a focus on gender, not to mention race, class, and sexuality, matter in everyday life. Studying gender in classical antiquity by lin foxhall editor. Domestic space in classical antiquity, cambridge university press, key themes in ancien t history, 2010. Competing constructions of masculinity in ancient greece by scott rubarth scholars often speak of ancient greek masculinity and manhood as if there were a single, monolithic, simple conception. Foxhall studying gender in classical antiquity cambridge, cambridge university press, 20. May 09, 20 this book investigates how varying practices of gender shaped peoples lives and experiences across the societies of ancient greece and rome. Essential reading for gender specialists from a wide range of disciplines and an ideal introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate readers studying gender in the past. The major provides a broad, interdisciplinary training in ancient greek and roman cultures and languages and prepares you for graduate study in ancient archeology, art, or history.
Challenges, methods, and the history of studying women in antiquity required readings. Advancing feminism online studies in late antiquity. Browse late antiquity ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. Studying gender in classical antiquity ebook by lin foxhall. Download lord of light ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format. These will be all of them pdfs accessed via blackboard. Why do gender studies still matter in the humanities. The book was one of the first english works on womens history in any period. Sexuality and gender in later grecoroman antiquity introductory readings access to readings page ranges, etc. Studying gender in classical antiquity ebook by lin. Jul 16, 20 while he was being deliberately hyperbolici had just landed a contract to teach canadian literature and gender and literature at a new universityit got me thinking. This volume, from the key themes in ancient history series, provides a useful survey of the various ways that evidence from greek and roman history and material culture.
Gender theory is a huge and complex topic, crossing a wide range of disciplinary domains, and it would be impossible to explore it here in depth. Classical antiquity also the classical era or classical period is a broad term for a long period of cultural history around the mediterranean. Masculinity, power and identity in classical antiquity 1998, as well as money, labour and land. Now that would seem to be a relatively harmless and unproblematic assump. Classics, the study of ancient greece and rome, as well as their wider mediterranean context, is a wideranging discipline. Lin foxhall, studying gender in classical antiquity. The major focus will be on greece and rome, but we will take a brief look at women in other ancient mediterranean cultures as well. Jan 01, 20 this book investigates how varying practices of gender shaped peoples lives and experiences across the societies of ancient greece and rome. Looking at sex and sexuality from a variety of historical, sociological and theoretical perspectives, as represented in a variety of media, sex in antiquity represents a vibrant picture of the discipline of ancient gender and sexuality studies, showcasing the work of leading international scholars as well as that of emerging talents and new voices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download studying gender in classical antiquity ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format malory towers collection 1. Classical antiquity simple english wikipedia, the free.
In terms of pedagogy, in 2011 university educators met in london to discuss the state of play for gender studies in antiquity. The punishment of dirce was a theme that intrigued both artists and patrons of the roman period. May 09, 20 buy studying gender in classical antiquity key themes in ancient history by foxhall, lin isbn. It incorporates elements of history, archaeology, art, religion, mythology, philosophy, gender and queer studies, and numerous other disciplines. What theoretical approaches underpin the uses of these. Pdf key themes in ancient history money in classical. Buy studying gender in classical antiquity key themes in ancient history by foxhall, lin isbn. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. Gender regimes and classical greek antiquity in the fifth and fourth. Studying gender in classical antiquity lin foxhall. This tightly focused collection of essays by a distinguished group of scholars analyses the degree to which expressions of emotion in ancient literature and art become an artistic rather than a social construct.
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