Institute of History
Topic
Criminal Offences of Women in Pressburg in the 18th Century
PhD. program
Slovak History
Name of the supervisor
Diana Duchoňová, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava
Annotation
This dissertation aims to explore women's criminality in the urban environment of Pressburg, the capital of Hungary. Women's involvement in a wide spectrum of crimes in the past, coupled with crimes closely related to the female world such as infanticide or sorcery, adds specificity to this study. A historical-anthropological analysis of this issue can offer a new understanding of women's position in the city by examining accounts of criminal acts. The unique aspects of Pressburg's urban environment allow for the tracing of female wage laborers or servants. Consequently, this work will contribute to much-needed knowledge about women on the margins of society.
Requirements: Knowledge of Latin, German, and English.
Requirements: Knowledge of Latin, German, and English.