The Beguines - forgotten feminists of the middle ages

It is time to break the myth of women in the Middle Ages as completely dependent on men. There was an alternative to marrying or becoming a nun and still gaining a respected position in society. Few people today know about the enormous feminist movement the Beguines, the movement where women supported themselves.

Evenemangsdatum

5 augusti 2026
Veckodag

onsdag
Tid

16:15 - 17:15
Plats
Best Western Strand Hotell, Strandgatan 34 Visby

Pris

149:-
Typ

Evenemang

Hem Kurser The Beguines - forgotten feminists of the middle ages

It is time to break the myth of women in the Middle Ages as completely dependent on men. Because there was an alternative to marrying or becoming a nun and still gaining a respected position in society. Few people today know about the enormous feminist movement the Beguines, the movement where women supported themselves and lived without men.

Come and hear the historian Idun Vinterros tell you about these forgotten women!

The lecture is given in English and is a part of Medieval Week. Ticket to the lecture and a medieval pass is required for entrance. More information about Medieval Week and how to purchase tickets is found on www.medeltidsveckan.se.