Presupposing Patriarchy: History as Terrorism
When we flatten the past we fail the future
15th Century Feminist
Here we'll explore how medieval misogyny informs modern philosophy while uncovering the feminisms of the Middle Ages. No longer will the women of the Middle Ages be erased, minimized, or villainized.
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