In his book Customs in Common, E.P. Thompson discusses popular attitudes and practices concerning traditional market culture, divorce, and the maintenance of community standards. Based upon your reading of the text, explain how early modern communities upheld community norms. How did rough music, for example, work and what purpose did it serve? What does Thompson contend was the purpose of the early modern bread riot? Finally, how did ordinary people end an unhappy marriage?
Sexual Morality and Reproductive Rights
Choose one of the readings from chapters 10-12 and summarize, explain, and evaluate the main points of the reading in a minimum of 3 paragraphs. Do not simply cut and paste from the reading, but summarize the main points in your own words. You may choose any one of...