The article presents the opinions of the 13th century preacher Gilbert of Tournai about the duties of girls, wives and widows. Gilbert seeing the great lack of women’s education addressed his sermons to them and indicated which behaviors were correct and which they should change or avoid. His sermons show how the women was seen, which was her position and role in the 13th century French society.
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