The British History Podcast 143 – Man Up: Gender in the Middle Ages
Nov 19, 2014
Exploring gender roles and misconceptions in the Middle Ages, this podcast discusses cross-dressing, transvestism, and the acceptance of female transvestite saints. It delves into the story of Pope Joan and the complexities of living as a man for women in the church.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Misconceptions of Gender Roles in the Middle Ages
02:12 • 7min
Gender and Cross-Dressing in the Middle Ages
09:26 • 7min
Cross-Dressing Religious Figures in the Middle Ages
15:58 • 1min
A Woman's Transformation: Living as a Man in the Middle Ages
17:24 • 2min
Gender in the Middle Ages: Cross-dressing, Saints, and Society
19:41 • 20min