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Laura Tinajero Márquez discusses women's roles in the Early Modern era
Historian Laura Tinajero Márquez discusses the evolving roles of women during the Early Modern period in her new book, ‘Ni domésticas ni domesticadas. Viaje al mundo femenino de la Edad Moderna’.
Tinajero argues that the Council of Trent in the late 16th century significantly restricted women's agency. She notes that prior to these regulations, women occupied diverse roles and were not strictly confined to being wives, nuns, or prostitutes.
Her research in Seville's historical archives reveals that women in the 13th through 18th centuries could seek Church-sanctioned divorces, report domestic abuse, and participate in legal proceedings against husbands. Additionally, she highlights that women held administrative positions in male-dominated institutions, such as María Sánchez, who was a co-founder and asset administrator during the early development of the University of Seville.
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Akal · Council of Trent · Laura Tinajero Márquez · María Sánchez · University of Seville
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Historical records show women reporting domestic abuse and engaging in legal trials against husbands. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Divorce was possible through the Church starting in the 13th century. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Council of Trent, occurring in the late 16th century, negatively impacted women's status. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] María Sánchez served as a co-founder and asset administrator during the early stages of the University of Seville. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodesevilla.es