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  2. Women in the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    Scholarly discussions of Victorian women's sexual promiscuity was embodied in legislation (Contagious Diseases Acts) and medical discourse and institutions (London Lock Hospital and Asylum). [7] The rights and privileges of Victorian women were limited, and both single and married women had to live with heterogeneous hardships and disadvantages.

  3. 80 Posts From The Victorian Era That Prove It Really Was A ...

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    Victorian Women Managing A Hard Route, 1890s. ... #54 Portrait Of Two Children And The Family Maid, Ca. 1900. ... That Side Look She Gives Is Very Interesting.

  4. Curious Kids: why were there separate jobs for men and women ...

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    For most of the Victorian era, people thought it was normal for men and women to be treated differently, and judged by different standards. For most of the Victorian era, people thought it was ...

  5. “History Cool Kids”: 91 Interesting Pictures From The Past

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    In late January of 1945, Gerda and 4,000 other Jewish women were forced to embark on a 350-mile death march to flee the advances of the Allied forces. By early May, Gerda was one of only 120 women ...

  6. Society and culture of the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    Society and culture of the Victorian era refers to society and culture in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era--that is the 1837-1901 reign of Queen Victoria.. The idea of "reform" was a motivating force, as seen in the political activity of religious groups and the newly formed labour unions.

  7. Nursemaid - Wikipedia

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    In the Victorian household, the children's quarters were referred to as the 'nursery', but the name of the responsible servant had largely evolved from 'nurse' to 'nanny'. The Nursery Maid was a general servant within the nursery, and although regularly in the presence of the children, would often have a less direct role in their care.

  8. 135 Interesting Facts for Kids and Adults to Blow Your Mind - AOL

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    27. A woman’s heart rate is faster than a man’s. ... Interesting Facts for Kids. 66. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn. 67. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

  9. Category:Women of the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    The category is for women of significance in the Victorian era of British history, from 1837–1901. It is a subcategry of People of the Victorian era, and should only contain women active in Britain or in the British Empire .