Cultural Roots of Spanish Femininity.

Martin, Luis

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ERIC Number: EJ192977

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Publication Date: 1978-Nov

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Cultural Roots of Spanish Femininity.

Martin, Luis

La Luz, v7 n11 p11-12,31 Nov 1978

Women's roles and their impact on the Hispanos' historical past are examined. Three powerful cultural forces which through the centuries have shaped and conditioned women's lives in Iberian societies are considered: "donjuanismo,""marianismo," and the strong Iberian tradition of courtly, romantic love. (NQ)

Descriptors: Characterization, Cultural Background, Cultural Images, Females, Femininity, Medieval Literature, Sex Role, Spanish Culture, Spanish Literature, Symbolism

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Language: English

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