The spindle and the spear - A critical enquiry into the construction and meaning of gender in the early anglo-saxon burial rite

Based on burial data from 46 Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, Nick Stoodley presents a much needed study of gender issues. A thorough investigation of the attribution of grave goods to either male or female, and of skeletal sexing, leads to a re-assessment of the assumption that weapons and tools = male, and jewellery and dress accessories = female. The author also explores the more general issue of why burial was the chosen arena for the expression of gender roles and differences.

Product details

• Authors: Nick Stoodley
• Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.1999
• EAN: 9781841711171
• ISBN: 978-1-84171-117-1
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 297 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 1024 g
• Series: BAR British Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)