Self-authorization
Gerda Lerner
Abstract Far More Detrimental than the inferior training offered to women was misogynist explanatory system that dominated Church doc­ trine and shaped ideas of gender in society general. Beliefs God-given inferiority their subordinate position antedated Christianity but were greatly elaborated centuries after 300, when began consolidate into a strongly hierarchical institution dependent on male clergy. Even then, tradition female disciples Christ Apostles still strong enough presence holy anchorites pervasive counteract ideas. Efforts by both State during Carolingian period control polygamy, end concubinage clergy restrict or forbid divorce revived reinforced