Defining Gender, 1450-1910

Explores the study and analysis of gender, leisure and consumer culture through primary source material

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Description

Defining Gender explores the study and analysis of gender, leisure and consumer culture. This collection of original primary source material from British archives includes: 

  • ephemera
  • pamphlets
  • college records and exam papers
  • commonplace books
  • diaries
  • periodicals
  • letters
  • ledgers and account books
  • educational practice and pedagogy
  • government papers from the Home Office and Metropolitan police
  • illustrated writings on anatomy, midwifery, art and fashion
  • manuscript journals
  • poetry, novels, ballads and drama
  • receipt books
  • literary manuscripts
  • travel writing,
  • conduct and advice literature. 

Useful if you study: 

  • History 
  • British history 
  • Literature
  • Sociology
  • Cultural studies  

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