The Marriage Exchange: Property, Social Place, and Gender in Cities of the Low Countries, 1300-1550 (Women in Culture and Society)
In The Marriage Exchange, Martha C. Howell investigates how marriage intertwined with property ownership and social hierarchies in the cities of the Low Countries from 1300 to 1550. The book reveals the gendered dimensions of urban social structures, showing how these exchanges defined women's places in society. A vital contribution to understanding medieval gender dynamics.
About This Book
The Marriage Exchange examines the dynamics of property, social position, and gender within the urban centers of the Low Countries during the period from 1300 to 1550. It delves into how marriage served as a key mechanism for negotiating social place and economic resources in these vibrant cities.
Drawing on historical evidence, the book highlights the interplay between legal customs and societal norms that influenced women's status and familial alliances. It provides insight into the broader cultural context of women in medieval European society.
Part of the Women in Culture and Society series, this work offers a focused analysis of urban life, emphasizing the role of exchange in marriage practices and their impact on gender relations over two and a half centuries.
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