Russian courtship and pre-wedding patterns in the XVII c. from the point of view of women historian Cover Image

Сватовство и характерные особенности российского предсвадебья XVII в. в аспекте женской истории
Russian courtship and pre-wedding patterns in the XVII c. from the point of view of women historian

Author(s): O. A. Kozlova
Subject(s): Gender Studies
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: women history; gender; сourtship; wedding; everyday life; domestic violence; patriarchy

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with pre-wedding rituals in Russia in the XVII c. The analysis of the major events that had direct contact with the manifestation of ethnic traditions and rituals is given. The article tracks the process of following society basic moral beliefs. We prove the importance of studying gender-colored aspects of everyday life, revealed in feelings and experiences of female members of the society, especially the example of the privileged class

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 26-33
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Russian