The Tradition of Female Transvestism in Early Modern EuropeIn 17th and 18th century Europe, especially Holland, England and Germany, so many women chose to dress and live as men, that an underground tradition of female transvestism within the popular culture can be detected. This study, based upon 119 well-documented Dutch cases of female transvestism, is the first of its kind and tells us how these women adapted to male life and why, once discovered, reactions to them were both fierce and varied. It also explores the reasons why they chose to change gender. Special attention is devoted to transvestism by one partner as the only way in which lesbian love was conceiveable in this period. |
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... Indies was a lengthy one , averaging six to nine months.3 Men who signed on with the VOC knew that they would be leaving their homeland for one year at the very least , whereas many served longer terms as sailors or soldiers in the Indies ...
... Indies was a lengthy one , averaging six to nine months.3 Men who signed on with the VOC knew that they would be leaving their homeland for one year at the very least , whereas many served longer terms as sailors or soldiers in the Indies ...
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... Indies often gave as their motive the wish to join their husbands and families . Anna Spiesen said that she had no family left in Holland and therefore wanted to join her father in the Indies . One female sailor detected on the war ...
... Indies often gave as their motive the wish to join their husbands and families . Anna Spiesen said that she had no family left in Holland and therefore wanted to join her father in the Indies . One female sailor detected on the war ...
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... Indies , is the most eloquent of those who were struck by the differences in status between women in Holland and those in the East.13 He was particularly offended by the rich and excessive life styles of the Dutch in the Indies , and ...
... Indies , is the most eloquent of those who were struck by the differences in status between women in Holland and those in the East.13 He was particularly offended by the rich and excessive life styles of the Dutch in the Indies , and ...
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The Tradition of Female Transvestism in Early Modern Europe Rudolf M. Dekker,Lotte van de Pol No preview available - 1989 |
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