The Pious Sex. Catholic Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity in Belgium, c. 1800 - 1940 | The Pious Sex: Catholic Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity in Belgium, c. 1800-1940

The Pious Sex: Catholic Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity in Belgium, c. 1800-1940

Tine Van Osselaer

Overview

This study investigates the historical association of women with piety, particularly during the nineteenth century when gender distinctions became more pronounced. It explores how religiosity became intertwined with femininity, positioning religious masculinity as unusual. The work critically examines this gender ideology, originating within the bourgeois milieu, and questions how these identities were formed and by whom among Belgian Catholics. It highlights the extent to which religious teachings shaped these constructions and challenges the limitations of the feminization thesis in religious history.

Who it's for

• Scholars and students of religious history.
• Researchers interested in gender studies and Belgian history.
• Readers exploring the intersection of religion and social constructs.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Softcover
• Pages: 272
• Publisher: NBN International
• Year: 2014
• ISBN: 9789058679505