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Genderview Helen King: Menstruation has to be an important topic of study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Helen King is professor emerita of Classical Studies at the Open University. As a historian, she is specialized in the history of the body, medicine and gender. She has held teaching and research positions across the UK and internationally. Her recent book, Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women’s Bodies, explores the history of four female body parts in the realm of medicine and religion.

Source: Historica | tijdschrift voor gendergeschiedenis

DOI: 10.21827/historica.48.3.25-28en

Author: Hanneke De Boer

Institution: University of Groningen

Language: English

Topic: Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415966194

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