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Focusing on the late medieval and early modern periods in England, France, and Italy, the book explores the complex interplay between alcohol and gender relations. It highlights how drinking behaviors and their societal interpretations differ across cultures. Alcohol not only heightened sexual activity for both genders but also prompted violence among men. Despite patriarchal norms and fears surrounding female sexuality, women actively participated in drinking, often in significant quantities, showcasing alcohol's integral role in social interactions and daily life in traditional Europe.
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Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe, NA NA
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- NA NA
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780312234140
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the late medieval and early modern periods in England, France, and Italy, the book explores the complex interplay between alcohol and gender relations. It highlights how drinking behaviors and their societal interpretations differ across cultures. Alcohol not only heightened sexual activity for both genders but also prompted violence among men. Despite patriarchal norms and fears surrounding female sexuality, women actively participated in drinking, often in significant quantities, showcasing alcohol's integral role in social interactions and daily life in traditional Europe.