The subject of this research is the use of jewellery (dress-accessories) and costume for the display of cultural and ethnic identity in the period of c. AD 400–650/700: in other words, the Migration Period and the beginning of the Merovingian Period in the Norwegian archaeological scheme. The selected ranges of jewellery which will be examined come from Scandinavia, with a predominanc…
This book tells the story of a generation of American and Australian women who embodied – and challenged – the prescriptions of their times. In the 1950s and early 60s they went to colleges and universities, trained for professions and developed a life of the mind. They were also urged to embrace their femininity, to marry young, to devote themselves to husbands, children and communities. C…
This book is dedicated with love and admiration to every weary soul who falls down and gets back up, over and over again. It’s easy to fall; it takes courage to rise up and take the next step.
Attaining equality between women and men and eliminating all forms of discrimination against women are fundamental human rights and United Nations values. Women around the world nevertheless regularly suffer violations of their human rights throughout their lives, and realizing women’s human rights has not always been a priority. Achieving equality between women and men requires a comprehensi…