(.PDF) Rewriting the Renaissance: The Discourses of Sexual Difference in Early Modern Europe (Women in Culture and Society)
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The Renaissance was a period of significant cultural, artistic, and intellectual change in Europe that took place between the 14th and 17th centuries. During this time, Europe experienced a revival of classical learning and a shift towards more humanistic and individualistic worldviews.
"Rewriting the Renaissance" refers to the process of revisiting and reinterpreting the events, ideas, and cultural practices of this period from a contemporary perspective. This might involve reevaluating the way in which the Renaissance is traditionally understood and presented, and considering the ways in which it has been shaped by social, cultural, and historical factors.
Discourses of sexual difference refer to the ways in which society understands and constructs differences between men and women. In early modern Europe, these discourses were shaped by a range of factors, including cultural traditions, religious beliefs, and scientific and philosophical ideas about gender.
Examining the role of discourses of sexual difference in early modern Europe can provide insight into the ways in which gender has been constructed and understood throughout history and how these constructions have shaped social and cultural practices. This can also help to shed light on the ways in which these discourses continue to influence contemporary society.