Addressing a male witch can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with the terminology. While the word "witch" is often associated with females, there are indeed male witches as well. The main idea here is that male witches can be addressed in the same way as their female counterparts – as "witch." The term "witch" is gender-neutral and can be used to refer to individuals of any gender who practice witchcraft. It is important to respect the chosen identity of each individual and their preferred way of being addressed. However, it is worth noting that some male witches may prefer different terms, such as "warlock" or "wizard.
Chapter 1. Nicholas Stockdale, Norfolk, 1593–1619
Using a series of case studies that begin in Elizabethan Norfolk and end with the Salem trials in Massachusetts, this book examines six individual male witches and argues they are best understood as masculine witches, not feminized men. Using a series of case studies that begin in Elizabethan Norfolk and end with the Salem trials in Massachusetts, this book examines six individual male witches and argues they are best understood as masculine witches, not feminized men.
However, it is worth noting that some male witches may prefer different terms, such as "warlock" or "wizard." These terms differ in their historical and cultural connotations, and it is always best to ask the individual how they wish to be addressed. Ultimately, the most respectful approach is to listen to and honor an individual's personal choices and preferences, acknowledging their unique identity within the world of witchcraft.
Cases of Male Witchcraft in Old and New England, 1592-1692
This exciting new study examines cases of male witchcraft from the English Atlantic world in order to explore the kinds of masculine behaviour exhibited by men accused of witchcraft, the way this behaviour shaped accusations of witchcraft against them, and the responses such men evoked in the communities who accused them.
- Religious history (c. 1501-1800)
- Heresies, persecutions of heterodoxy & sects
- British Isles (c. 1501-1800)
- North America
"This study reminds us that male witches were, nonetheless, a real and frightening possibility for early modern people. Kent’s work sheds light on this important minority of suspects, and will prove extremely stimulating and valuable to future scholars in this field." (Darren Oldridge, in: Renaissance Quarterly , Vol. 67, No. 3 (Fall 2014), pp. 1056-1057)
SummaryThis study explores cases in which men were accused of witchcraft in England and the British colonies of New England between 1592 and 1692. Using a series of case studies that begin in Elizabethan Norfolk and end with the Salem trials in Massachusetts, this book examines six individual male witches and argues they are best understood as masculine witches, not feminized men. Each case considers the social circumstances of the male witch as a gendered context for the accusations of witchcraft against him.
Instead of seeking to identify a single causal condition or overarching gendered circumstance whereby men were accused of witchcraft, this study examines the way that masculinity shaped the accusations of witchcraft made against each man. In each case, a range of masculine social and cultural roles became implicated in accusations of witchcraft, making it possible to explore how beliefs in witches interacted with early modern English gender cultures to support the religious, legal, and cultural logic of the male witch. The result is an approach to early modern English witchcraft prosecution that includes, rather than problematizes, the male witch.
TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1. Nicholas Stockdale, Norfolk, 1593–1619
Chapter 2. Edwin Haddesley, Essex, 1597–1607
Chapter 3. John Lowes, Suffolk, 1600–45
Chapter 4. Hugh Parsons, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1648–52
Chapter 5. John Godfrey, Massachusetts, 1640–75
Chapter 6. George Burroughs, Salem Village, Massachusetts, 1692
Chapter 2. Edwin Haddesley, Essex, 1597–1607
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Reviews for "Addressing Male Witches: Shifting Social Norms"
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