Jacques Le Goff examined 'contemptible professions' in medieval society, identifying jobs such as butchers, merchants, and dishwashers that were viewed as undesirable for various reasons.
During medieval times, roles like butchers and surgeons faced disdain, particularly due to taboos against blood and the moral implications surrounding their work.
Christianity significantly influenced societal views on professions, with the Church promoting jobs that reflected creation, such as farming, while condemning work that seemed unclean or morally ambiguous.
In contrast to today's employment attitudes, medieval views placed great emphasis on the social implications of jobs, associating value with tasks that connected individuals with God’s work.
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