Sexual Violence in History: A Bibliography

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First published: August 1, 2026 - Last updated: August 1, 2026

TITLE INFORMATION

Speaker: Marisa J. English

Title: Missing the Point

Subtitle: Mis/Disinformation, Sexual Assault, and the Medieval Fable

Conference: 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 14-16, 2026) - Online Program

Session: 128 - Violence and Women in Late Medieval Literature (Presider: Sarah Baechle)

Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States and in a hybrid format

Date: May 14, 2026

Language: English

Keywords: Medieval History: 13th Century | European History: French History | Representations: Literary Texts / Fabliaux



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Speaker: Marisa J. English, Comparative Literature Program, Purdue University

Abstract: »Missing the Point compares instances of sexual assault within the Fabliaux and other late medieval fables. In this comparison, a pattern of mis/disinformation becomes clear, granting new insight into how medieval and contemporary cases of sexual assault may be perpetuated by mis/disinformation within sexual and even economical education.« (Source: Online Program)

Wikipedia: History of Europe: History of France / France in the Middle Ages | Literature: French literature / Fabliau | Sex and the law: Sexual assault / Sex crimes in France