Gender roles in the 19th century
Gender roles in the 19th century. From marriage and sexuality to education and rights, Professor Kathryn Hughes looks at attitudes towards gender in 19th-century Britain. During the Victorian period men and women’s roles became more sharply defined than at any time in history.
Top 10 Gothic Women Writers by Ellena Kilgallon
It’s dark and chilly outside. You’re huddled under the covers of your bed, turning the final page of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” Just as you close the book, lightning flashes outside your window. Your body tingles with a strange mixture of fear and glee. Maybe you’ve been scared enough for one night, but what about tomorrow,…
The Angel in the House
The life of a high or middle class woman in the Victorian Era can be described as a possession or a treasure of the family. Women were mainly for love interest and they were purity. Women were respected so they could not be used for pleasurable sex and physical exertion. The main career for women…
El papel de la mujer en la época Victoriana
Nuestro grupo, formado por alumnos de 1º ESO está trabajando sobre la época Victoriana y el papel de las mujeres en este período tan importante no sólo para Inglaterra sino también para el resto Europa. Para poder realizar este proyecto la clase, de forma autónoma, se ha dividido en 3 grupos, de esa forma, cada…