A powerful and eye-opening exploration of gender, culture, history, and society, this remarkable book examines the lives of widows across different civilizations and time periods.
Widows: A Global History by Mineke Schipper is a thought-provoking non-fiction work that explores widowhood, women’s lives, social customs, cultural traditions, gender roles, history, and global perspectives.

Drawing from history, literature, mythology, religion, and cultural studies, the book examines how widows have been perceived, treated, represented, and positioned across societies around the world. It explores themes of gender inequality, family structures, social expectations, widowhood rituals, women’s rights, identity, survival, and resilience across cultures and historical periods.

Blending history, gender studies, sociology, cultural analysis, and global research, Widows: A Global History offers readers a deeper understanding of widowhood as both a personal experience and a social institution shaped by tradition, power, and cultural norms.

Perfect for readers of women’s studies, gender history, sociology, cultural studies, social history, and non-fiction, this book is an insightful and compelling global exploration of widowhood and women’s lives.

Publisher: SPEAKING TIGER

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK