Authority, Gender and Emotions in Late Medieval and Early Modern England

Focusing on the interplay of authority and gender, this collection examines how power dynamics were influenced by social identities and emotional practices in medieval and early modern England. It highlights case studies of letter-writing, governance, household management, and law, revealing how both men and women navigated and challenged conventional authority. Contributors analyze the relational nature of authority, emphasizing its dependence on acceptance and social context, thus showcasing the complexities of gender and emotional expression in asserting or disrupting power.