Notes and Queries, Vol. 2: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December, 1880 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781334084577: Notes and Queries, Vol. 2: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December, 1880 (Classic Reprint)

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This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of female churchwardens in the governance of early modern English parishes. Drawing on a wide range of sources, it challenges traditional assumptions about the role of women in the church and sheds new light on the ways in which they exercised authority and agency within their communities. The author examines the legal and practical aspects of female churchwardenship, exploring the various ways in which women fulfilled their duties and the challenges they faced. The book also considers the broader social and cultural context of female churchwardenship, discussing the ways in which it was shaped by and in turn shaped gender roles and expectations in early modern England. Ultimately, it argues that the role of female churchwardens was a significant one, and that their contributions to the governance of their parishes should be recognized and celebrated.

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