The Exploress Sex in Tudor England with Queen Catherine Howard
Nov 27, 2022
Queen Catherine Howard, guide to all things sex for Tudor women, discusses societal expectations and challenges faced by Tudor women, including double standards, harassment, and consequences for servants. The chapter explores power imbalances, sexual assault, and unwed mothers in Tudor society. It also delves into courtly love, scandalous affairs, and the church's view on sex during the Tudor era.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Virtue and Expectations
02:06 • 12min
Catherine Howard's Harassment
14:03 • 4min
Double Standards and the Consequences for Servants
17:35 • 4min
Power Imbalances, Sexual Assault, and Consensual Relationships
21:23 • 5min
Unwed Mothers in Tudor Society
26:18 • 13min
Courtly Love and Scandalous Affairs
39:16 • 4min
Church's View on Sex in Tudor Era
42:48 • 20min