Social Structures and Reform Movements in Victorian Britain: An Analysis of Family, Class, and Gender
Keywords:
Victorian Britain, Social Structures, Reform Movements, Family Roles, Class Divisions, Gender Roles, Feminism, Women's Suffrage, Working Class, Industrialization, Social Inequality, Chartist Movement, Factory Acts, Social Reform.Abstract
This article examines the social structures and reform movements in Victorian
Britain, focusing on the transformation of family, class, and gender roles, as well as their
impact on society. The 19th century was a period of significant social change driven by the
Industrial Revolution, urbanization, and political shifts, which reshaped family dynamics, class divisions, and gender equality issues. The paper analyzes the changes in family
structure, the social status of working and middle classes, and the reform movements for
women's rights, particularly labor laws and the suffrage movement.
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