The study of the role of women in the society of early medieval England, or Anglo-Saxon England, is a topic which includes literary, history and gender studies.

Anglo-Saxon women in England were renowned for the quality of their needlework and embroidery. This would become known as ‘opus anglicanum’ and led to the use of Anglo …

Aug 31, 2024 · Anglo-Saxon England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century, was a period marked by significant societal changes, including the roles and experiences of women. …

Dec 13, 2022 · From queens to slaves, many Anglo-Saxon women left their mark on history. Historians are now closer than ever to uncovering their voices.

In Anglo-Saxon England, a marriage did not mean happiness or love. It put women in a very tough position since they had to assume the role of peace-weavers and to unite two families that …

May 13, 2021 · A concise description of life for women in Anglo-Saxon England, including their rights, work and costumes

Jul 24, 2025 · Anglo-Saxon writers differentiate between the role of wife and saint to the extent that the figures of Eve and Mary remained intact and evident in literary history.

I share with Helen an interest in women's matters in relation to Anglo-Saxon culture and for some years I taught an undergraduate course at the University of Manchester (UK) called “Anglo …

modern-day critics who study the writings of the Anglo-Saxon period have commented on the apparent mistreatment or exclusion of women from society. The issue of gender roles and …

This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:Anglo-Saxon people. It includes Anglo-Saxon people that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.