18th century Courtesans
During the 16th century, prostitution was a common profession amongst women China and Italy, particularly Venice. According to Margaret Rosenthal, an active researcher on courtesans, this phenomenon occurred because of the constraints that were put upon women. In both societies, female citizens had little rights compared to their male counterparts. Whether these women belonged to the upper class or lower class, they were highly expected to work within the confines of a family setting as …
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The Extravagant Courtesans of the 16th Century
Judy Park
Geoff Childer
MMW4
22 November 2000
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