The Victorian era was marked by significant gender inequality and social class divisions, with women facing numerous restrictions and prejudices. This summary explores the roles of women, the poor, and immigrants in 19th-century society, highlighting the challenges they faced and the literary works that shed light on their experiences.
- Women's role in society in the 19th century was largely confined to the domestic sphere
- Social classes in the Victorian Era heavily influenced opportunities and societal expectations
- Literature and art of the period often critiqued or reflected these societal norms
- Works like Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist highlighted issues of gender, class, and poverty
- The film 12 Angry Men addresses prejudices against immigrants in a later period
