This online course provides a comprehensive examination of gender and sexuality from the medieval era, with historian Eleanor Janega at the helm. Each week covers key themes, beginning with classical influences and proceeding through the writings of Church Fathers, scholastic debates, and societal crises that shaped the late medieval view on gender. Janega's scholarly insights reveal the complexities of medieval thought on sexuality, ultimately bridging into the early modern period. Her engaging style and expertise in dismantling misconceptions make this a vital resource for understanding the dynamics of power in medieval society.
Eleanor Janega challenges misconceptions about medieval society by exploring the nuanced relationship between gender and sexuality through historical lenses from classical influences to late medieval crises.
The course promotes an investigative understanding of how societal ideals concerning sexuality and gender were shaped over centuries, moving from classical thought to early modern shifts.
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