HIS102Y1 Lecture Notes - Ancient Greek Philosophy
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Outline: understanding physiology and anatomy in an early modern context, the question of gender roles and sexual activity, sex and the body in the 18th century. Sex: "either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans are divide on the basis of their reproductive organs. biological. Gender: "the state of being male or female as expressed by social or cultural differences, rather than biological ones, the collective attributes or traits associated with a particular sex" 1486-1884: 392 editions of public works published - massive amounts of literature published and in demand, not just the intellectual world being exposed to this information. Women: wetter and colder the delicate, difficult to read shadings or one sex, rather than opposite sexes. Political/cultural implications: metaphorical language used in politics and governance to demonstrate kingship, authority. The one sex model (galen of pergamon, 2nd century ce) The rejection of the one sex model tensions between galen"s model and anatomists.