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    Victorian era | History, Society, & Culture | Britannica

    • Victorian era, in British history, the period between approximately 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly but not exactly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) and characterized by a class-… See more

    The Victorian stereotype and double standard

    Today “Victorian” connotes a prudish refusal to admit the existence of sex, hypocritically combined with constant discussions of sex, thinly veiled as a series of warnings… See more

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    Gender and class in Victorian society

    Victorian society was organized hierarchically. While race, religion, region, and occupation … See more

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    Religion and science in the Victorian era

    Most Victorian Britons were Christian. The Anglican churches of England, Wales, and Ireland were the state churches (of which the monarch was the nominal head) and dominated … See more

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    Government and politics in the Victorian era

    The formal political system was a constitutional monarchy. It was in practice dominated by aristocratic men. The British constitution was (and is) unwritten and consists of … See more

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  1. Diseases of Modern Life
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    Stressed out? So were the Victorians. | Diseases of Modern Life

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  2. University of Cambridge
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    Past versus present in an age of progress: the Victorians

    Oct 14, 2011 · ‘Past versus Present: Abandoning the Past in an Age of Progress’, a project carried out by the Cambridge Victorian Studies Group, has broken new ground in transcending the disciplinary boundaries that are themselves an …

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  3. historytools.org
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    The Victorian Era: A Historian‘s Perspective on the Transformative ...

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  4. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Social Work
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  5. Royal Museums Greenwich
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    What happened during the Victorian era? - Royal …

    The Victorian era saw revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences, which shaped the world as we know it today. These transformations led to many social changes with the birth and spread of political movements, most notably …

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    How did the Victorian era change society?
    The Victorian era saw revolutionary breakthroughs in the arts and sciences, which shaped the world as we know it today. These transformations led to many social changes with the birth and spread of political movements, most notably socialism, liberalism and organised feminism.

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    Why was the Victorian era important?
    From the rapid advance of industrialization and urbanization to the expansion of the British Empire, groundbreaking scientific discoveries to the birth of modern leisure and consumerism, the Victorian era was a period of unparalleled dynamism and innovation.

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    How did the Victorian era affect literature?
    The Victorian Era saw a flourishing of social and political essays in addition to the predominance of novels and the resurgence of Romantic themes in poetry.

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    Did the Victorians diagnose similar problems in the 19th century?
    “The Victorians diagnosed similar problems in the 19 th century.” The uncanny similarities between Victorian-era concerns and modern anxieties is revealed by an ERC-backed project that delves into literature, science and medicine to explore parallels between reactions to ‘progress’ in the 19 th and 21 st centuries.

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    What did Victorians think about progress?
    The Victorians prided themselves, anxiously, on being an age of progress, but progress was often judged and understood according to the ideal model of the ancient past – the Greece, as Nietzsche paradigmatically put it, which is the only place where we are truly at home.

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    What influenced the Victorian era?
    The Victorian era was characterized by a profound and constant involvement with moral and ethical inquiry in its literature, which reflected the era’s intense reflection on moral conundrums and theological issues. This introspection was influenced by Religious uncertainty and the significant scientific advancements.

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  7. eNotes.com
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    Victorian Age in English Literature

    Oct 8, 2023 · Explore the rich tapestry of Victorian Age in English Literature: From Dickens to Brontë, delve into a world of social change, moral dilemmas, and timeless classics. Discover the literary treasures that defined an era.

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  9. English Plus Podcast
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    Dickens’ Life and His Work - English Plus Podcast

    May 25, 2023 · Explore the profound influence of Charles Dickens on Victorian society through his vivid portrayal of social issues, humanization of the lower classes, and advocacy for reforms. Discover how his personal experiences …

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  10. wechronicle.com
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    Exploring the Lasting Legacy of Victorian Literature on Modern ...

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