Ian Haynes
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780199655342
- eISBN:
- 9780191758300
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199655342.003.0001
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Archaeology: Classical
This introductory chapter begins with an assessment of the Empire’s dependence on the auxilia and distinguishes them from the better known legions. It reviews the history of research and addresses ...
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This introductory chapter begins with an assessment of the Empire’s dependence on the auxilia and distinguishes them from the better known legions. It reviews the history of research and addresses the difficulty of combining historical and archaeological material to analyse military communities in the Roman Empire. In so doing, it underscores the importance of understanding change within these communities in relation to the incorporation of diverse peoples into Roman provincial society. The chapter argues that the regimental communities that formed the auxilia offer a fascinating insight into changing conditions within the empire. These groups go from being non-citizen formations consisting almost exclusively of non-citizens at the beginning of this period to units made entirely of citizens at the end. Crucially, however, the change in their character is not simply concerned with the legal status of their soldiers; it is something that can be observed in their evolving cultural identity. The auxilia are presented as an important case study in the incorporation of both communities and individuals into imperial society.Less
This introductory chapter begins with an assessment of the Empire’s dependence on the auxilia and distinguishes them from the better known legions. It reviews the history of research and addresses the difficulty of combining historical and archaeological material to analyse military communities in the Roman Empire. In so doing, it underscores the importance of understanding change within these communities in relation to the incorporation of diverse peoples into Roman provincial society. The chapter argues that the regimental communities that formed the auxilia offer a fascinating insight into changing conditions within the empire. These groups go from being non-citizen formations consisting almost exclusively of non-citizens at the beginning of this period to units made entirely of citizens at the end. Crucially, however, the change in their character is not simply concerned with the legal status of their soldiers; it is something that can be observed in their evolving cultural identity. The auxilia are presented as an important case study in the incorporation of both communities and individuals into imperial society.
Mark Roodhouse
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- May 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780199588459
- eISBN:
- 9780191747564
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199588459.003.0011
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History, Cultural History
This chapter examines how membership of certain occupational and residential communities could encourage evasion. With the exception of a handful of communities such as the criminal underworld, this ...
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This chapter examines how membership of certain occupational and residential communities could encourage evasion. With the exception of a handful of communities such as the criminal underworld, this did not construe an oppositional subculture that rejected the values of conventional society. Even members of the underworld, however, had to be fluent in the language of motive used by conventional society if they wanted a more lenient court sentence.Less
This chapter examines how membership of certain occupational and residential communities could encourage evasion. With the exception of a handful of communities such as the criminal underworld, this did not construe an oppositional subculture that rejected the values of conventional society. Even members of the underworld, however, had to be fluent in the language of motive used by conventional society if they wanted a more lenient court sentence.
Samita Sen and Nilanjana Sengupta
- Published in print:
- 2016
- Published Online:
- August 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780199461165
- eISBN:
- 9780199087006
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199461165.003.0009
- Subject:
- Sociology, Social Stratification, Inequality, and Mobility, Gender and Sexuality
This chapter raises the question of rights: rights that will pertain to all irrespective of their individual locations in employment or familial relationships; rights that will provide some formal ...
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This chapter raises the question of rights: rights that will pertain to all irrespective of their individual locations in employment or familial relationships; rights that will provide some formal security against pressing everyday vulnerabilities as well as vulnerabilities that attend old age, ill health, and other forms of crisis. It looks at three crucial elements that signal possibilities of a positive change, namely policy, institutionalization, and collectivities. It looks at developments in other countries and other regions of India, but focuses on West Bengal. It argues that processes of both institutionalization and collectivity have been slow in coming to Kolkata. It explores recent attempts at creating collectives among domestic workers; we discuss current limitations and future possibilities.Less
This chapter raises the question of rights: rights that will pertain to all irrespective of their individual locations in employment or familial relationships; rights that will provide some formal security against pressing everyday vulnerabilities as well as vulnerabilities that attend old age, ill health, and other forms of crisis. It looks at three crucial elements that signal possibilities of a positive change, namely policy, institutionalization, and collectivities. It looks at developments in other countries and other regions of India, but focuses on West Bengal. It argues that processes of both institutionalization and collectivity have been slow in coming to Kolkata. It explores recent attempts at creating collectives among domestic workers; we discuss current limitations and future possibilities.
