Hélène Bilis, Sylvaine Guyot

Troubles dans l’historiographie, ou le genre à l’œuvre : féminismes et première modernité (parcours, pratiques et perspectives plurielles)

Introduction

Troubles dans l’historiographie, ou le genre à l’œuvre : féminismes et première modernité (parcours, pratiques et perspectives plurielles). Explorez les troubles historiographiques liés au genre. Analyse des féminismes et de la première modernité à travers diverses pratiques et perspectives.

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Review

This paper, titled "Troubles dans l’historiographie, ou le genre à l’œuvre : féminismes et première modernité (parcours, pratiques et perspectives plurielles)," immediately announces itself as a critical and theoretically informed intervention in historical scholarship. The title points to an ambitious project situated at the crucial intersection of historiographical critique, gender studies, and feminist theory, specifically within the context of early modernity. By foregrounding "troubles" in existing historical narratives, the work positions itself to challenge conventional understandings and re-evaluate the ways in which this pivotal period has been interpreted, promising a fresh perspective through the analytical lens of gender. The framing of "le genre à l’œuvre" suggests that gender is not merely a descriptive category but an active, formative force shaping historical events and their representation, which the paper presumably aims to uncover and analyze. The subsequent reference to "féminismes et première modernité" further specifies the theoretical and chronological parameters, indicating an engagement with diverse feminist approaches to illuminate the complexities of early modern societies. The promise of "parcours, pratiques et perspectives plurielles" hints at a nuanced and multifaceted exploration, potentially encompassing different social strata, geographical contexts, or historical actors, thereby significantly enriching our understanding of how gender operated and was perceived during this era. This approach holds considerable potential to advance both feminist historiography and early modern studies by offering new methodologies and interpretations. It is crucial to state that this review is based solely on the paper's evocative title, as the abstract was not provided. Consequently, it is impossible to assess the specific arguments, methodology, empirical evidence, or concrete contributions the author makes. However, the title alone strongly suggests a timely and highly relevant contribution to current academic debates. Should the full paper rigorously deliver on the intellectual promise embedded in its title—by clearly detailing these "troubles," demonstrating precisely how "gender is at work," and exploring diverse trajectories and practices—it would undoubtedly be a valuable, insightful, and much-needed addition to the scholarship on early modern history and feminist theory.

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