Overview
This book highlights the growing role of women as economic actors in early modern Europe. It shows how female agency is essential for understanding the development of the West European economy and offers valuable insights for the current economic situation.
Contents
The authors Jan Luiten van Zanden, Tine De Moor and Sarah Carmichael describe the emergence of the "European Marriage Pattern". This is characterized by:
- High numbers of singles among men and women
- High average marriage ages
- Neolocality: the formation of a new household by the couple, without cohabitation with parents
Economic and social dynamics
The authors analyze how this marriage pattern influenced the development of female human capital, access to capital markets and labor participation. They introduce the "Girlpower-Index", which measures the average marriage age difference and thereby captures female autonomy.
Relevance for today
The book discusses how these insights can contribute to understanding the contemporary role of women in economy and society, where differences between societies become clear.
Language and use
This teaching material is written in Dutch and is suitable for use in education, work and self-study. Intertaal is your reliable supplier and guarantees fast delivery of this valuable work.