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Jewish Women: Between Conformity and Agency
Jewish Women: Between Conformity and Agency
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Jewish Women: Between Conformity and Agency explores the concepts of gender and sexuality through the primary lens of visual and material culture from antiquity through to the present day, highlighting women's eminence in shaping Jewish history and culture.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jewish Women: Between Conformity and Agency delves into the intricate interplay of gender and sexuality through a comprehensive examination of visual and material culture spanning from antiquity to the present day. At its core, this transhistorical and transcontextual study revolves around the central question of Jewish women's agency in four distinct geographical, chronological, and methodological contexts. The journey begins with an exploration of women's dress codes in Roman-Byzantine Syro-Palestine, continues with the rituals of purity in medieval Ashkenaz, moves to the worship practices in papal Avignon and the Comtat Venaissin, and culminates with an examination of marriage and divorce in Israeli film. Throughout these diverse explorations, the author aims to foster a dialogue between the patriarchal legacy of traditional texts and the corresponding visual and material culture in each historical period. By employing a range of tools from art history, archaeology, and film and media studies, the author challenges conventional approaches to the study of Jewish culture and offers fresh insights into the complex dynamics of gender and sexuality.
In each of these contexts, abundant evidence emerges that women, despite enduring systemic discrimination, have found innovative ways to challenge male-dominated gender norms. These examples from both past and present times serve as a testament to women's profound influence in shaping Jewish history and culture.
Jewish Women: Between Conformity and Agency offers a groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach to the study of gender and sexuality in Jewish history and culture. This book will appeal to students and scholars engaged in the fields of Jewish history, culture, art history, archaeology, and film studies. By exploring the complex interplay between gender, sexuality, and material culture, the book provides valuable insights into the rich tapestry of Jewish history and culture.
Weight: 740g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032576794
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