 | The Congrégation de Notre-Dame, Superiors, and the Paradox of Power, 1693-1796 Subjects: Congregation of Notre-Dame -- History -- 18th century; Superiors Religious -- Québec (Province) -- Montréal -- History -- 18th century; Monastic and religious life of women -- Québec (Province) -- Montréal -- History -- 18th century; Power (Social scienc; Nuns have often been portrayed as nascent feminists wielding an exceptional amount of power. In this formative study of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame - a religious community of uncloistered women established in Montreal in 1657 - Colleen Gray presents a more nuanced view of the foundations and exercise of power within the convent. Gray Colleen : Colleen Gray teaches history at Concordia University and is the author of The Congrégation de Notre-Dame, Superiors, and the Paradox of Power, 1693-1796.Colleen Gray is adjunct professor, Canadian history, Queen's University. |
