Society and Social Sciences, General, Social Groups, Communities and Identities, Gender Studies, Gender Groups
The Medieval Chastity Belt

The Medieval Chastity Belt: The Myth-Making Process

Hardback Published on: 09/04/2008
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Synopsis

The chastity belt is one of those objects people have commonly identified with the 'dark' Middle Ages. This book analyzes the origin of this myth and demonstrates how a convenient misconception, or contorted imagination, of an allegedly historical practice has led to profoundly flawed interpretations of control mechanisms used by jealous husbands.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
  • ISBN: 9781403975584
  • Number of pages: 222
  • Dimensions: 226 x 148 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 440g
  • Languages: English