Abstrakt:
After short introduction to theoretical concepts of honour article deals with
different conceptions of masculine and female honour. On the basis of concrete disputes
solved by lower courts of Pardubice estate small towns and manorial court author tries to
define attributes which distinguished honour of men and women. She pursues male and
female characteristics connected with behaviour which could put honour at risk. Except the
form and content of offenses she analyses abuses used against men and women and she
pursues places where disputes of honour took place. She takes notice that this type of
disputes was mainly male domain. Male honour was more public affair and related
particularly to credibility and qualities connected with work. Female honour was rather
private and personal business and was connected with sexual behaviour.
