Gender and spatial patterns in the Scandinavian farmstead and outland

Eva Svensson

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPaper in conference proceeding

Abstract

In the article the spatial organisation of everyday life at two deserted medieval farmsteads/hamlets, and the practise of outland use in their surrounding landscapes are discussed from a gender perspective. A gender hierarchy, with male domination, is clearly visible in the matierals.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication'Utmark'. The outfield as industry and ideology in the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. UBAS International 1.
EditorsI Holm, S Innselset, I Öye
PublisherUniversity of Bergen
Pages157-170
ISBN (Print)82-90273-79-7
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Archaeology

Free keywords

  • gender
  • rural medieval settlements
  • space
  • Outland (utmark)

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