Sexism in the Victorian Age

by Sotonic

As I understand it, the Victorian period in England was a time of significant misogyny and sexism, at least among the middle and upper classes. Women were not considered capable of administering complex businesses, voting, or making many other public contributions. If my understanding is correct, then how were these attitudes reconciled with the fact that a Queen ruled the empire at the time of it's greatest extent and success?

Also, do we know anything of Victoria's own opinions on matters of gender and the proper role of women in society?

sunagainstgold

Heya! I have an earlier answer that seems up your alley:

Was Queen Victoria reacting to a specific group when she said that "feminists ought to get a good whipping"? Why did she have so much hatred for feminists?

Hope this helps!

chocolatepot

You might also be interested in my previous answer:

How were Female rulers Like Catherine the Great and Queen Victoria seen as capable of ruling when women in those days were thought of as lesser than men.