Gossip and Gender. Othering of Speech in the Pastoral Epistles.

Abstract

Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Oslo, 2007. Gossip and gender -- Identifying the ancient gossip discourse -- Ancient representations of female gossipers -- The Pastoral Epistles and gender discourses -- Representations of female gossipers in the Pastoral Epistles -- Gossip and masculinity -- Gossip and gender : final reflections.