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  • Abelard castrated
  • Byzantine wife saves husband
  • Amphitryon & Geta duped
  • Chastelaine de Vergi tragedy
  • Aristotle’s advice to Alexander
  • Empress Theodora: woman leader
  • Tristan & Isuet
  • Xanthippe & Socrates
  • New Modern Sexism Scale

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America Solved: Alan Cohen's cry for family-law reform

In the great America tradition of progressive social reform, Cohen’s new book America Solved proposes new family law to heal America. … Read the post America Solved: Alan Cohen's cry for family-law reform

Aseneth in her wretchedness recalled a father's love

In Joseph and Aseneth, Aseneth describes a father’s love for his child. Aseneth in her wretchedness knows she could be that child. … Read the post Aseneth in her wretchedness recalled a father's love

strong, independent, man-hating Aseneth became new woman

In Joseph and Aseneth, Joseph prompted Aseneth conversion from a selfish, privileged, man-hating woman to a generous, caring, man-loving woman. … Read the post strong, independent, man-hating Aseneth became new woman

Hatim Tai’s poetry suggests problem of being too generous

The sixth-century Arabian Hatim Tai become legendary for generosity. Being too generous can impede practical cooperation. … Read the post Hatim Tai’s poetry suggests problem of being too generous

Gwerful Mechain on women's control of men's sexuality

Gwerful Mechain of Powys, a Welsh poet of the late 15th century, complained of wives strictly controlling men’s sexuality. … Read the post Gwerful Mechain on women's control of men's sexuality

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