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Routledge - Witchcraft and Gender in Early Modern Society

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Explore the complex social dynamics of seventeenth-century Finland through this academic study by Raisa Maria Toivo. This book examines how gender shaped the experiences of men and women within the systems of household management and public representation. By looking at specific case studies, the text investigates how individuals negotiated their positions in a society where witchcraft accusations and magic were part of daily life. Through detailed research, Toivo addresses fundamental questions regarding the relationship between Finnish witches and authority. The study looks at how women managed successful farmsteads despite multiple accusations of witchcraft and why men utilized specific objects for cattle magic. This work provides a deep look into the wider European experience, offering a unique perspective on how gender implications functioned in early modern society. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in European history, gender studies, and the social history of Finland.

Key Features

Provides a detailed study of seventeenth-century Finnish society and its gender dynamics.

Examines the relationship between witchcraft accusations and household management.

Uses specific case studies to explore how men and women negotiated power and authority.

Connects the Finnish experience to the wider context of early modern European history.

Analyzes the social implications of magic, including cattle magic and its use by men.

Investigates how women maintained successful farmsteads despite facing witchcraft charges.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 August 2008
Listed Since
20 May 2008

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