Victorian literature


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Social life
Due to the rapid rise of industries, transportation, and the economy, the 'Bourgeoisie,' a skilled middle class, expanded throughout this period. As domestic and international trade grew. The number of trade networks increased. The exponential expansion
New industries, banks, railway lines, coal mines, and cities all required additional resources.
labour. More white-collar workers were required for the project.
administrative duties, and they soon rose through the ranks. salary. Furthermore, the Middle Class was separated into two subgroups:
There are two types of middle classes: upper and lower. Lower-class individuals
The middle class was subordinate to the upper class. The middle class and the underclass made up the third class.The working class was made up of unskilled laborers who toiled in filthy conditions. They lacked clean food, drink, and clothing, as well as adequate shelter and education for their children. They frequently lived on the streets, far from their workplace. To cope with their troubles, many workers turned to opiates and alcohol. Young orphans and unskilled women, for example, were considered members of the Underclass because they were helpless and relied on others for sustenance. Unskilled women who were unable to find work finally became prostitutes. Due to increased demand for labor, underclass children were forced to work as coal miners, chimney sweepers, farm workers, railway line laying labourers, and domestic servants. Coal mines with 12 to 18 hours of work each day, filled with rats and sickness, were the cruelest kind of child labor. Children's respiratory ailments and mining accidents increased as a result of the hazardous and unventilated working conditions. Poverty generated unstable marriages among lower-class parents while the population continued to grow. Affair, or bearing children outside of marriage, became common. When the father would leave the child's support and care to the female, the youngster was considered a 'bastard.' The Bastardy Clause (the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834) was enacted as a result to provide help to illegitimate offspring. The statute prevented local churches from assisting unwed mothers in any way. Women and their scumbag children were sent to workhouses by the law.
Despite its dreadful reputation, some individuals supported the bill since it would provide food, clothing, and education for the children. The Queen Victoria's way of life reflected a femininity centered on family, motherhood, and respectability. The woman's obligations included loving and respecting her spouse and starting the household duties. Her dedication to her nine children and husband Albert became a symbol of womanhood. Men and women's duties became more clearly defined at this time than when they lived in 'Separate Spheres.' Because they were physically inferior but ethically superior, women were specifically tailored for home life. Men traveled considerable distances for work, leaving the women at home to care for the home. After a marriage, a woman's body, possessions, and money became the property of her husband.
Politics
The English government was established during Queen Victoria's monarchy, which included a Parliament. The House of Lords (appointed by the monarch and not chosen by the people) and the House of Commons (elected by the people) made up the British Parliament. These houses met separately and passed laws that became law after receiving a majority of votes in both houses.
The Whigs (Liberals) and the Tories were the two major political parties in Victorian Britain (Conservatives). The Whigs intended to control the Royal power and advocated the expansion of Parliament. They believed that Parliament should make all decisions, and that all men, regardless of their social or economic level, should have the right to vote. When a nation spreads its territory beyond its own borders and establishes colonies or administrative attachments to dominate the people who live there, this is known as colonialism. The conquerors expand their influence over the seized countries' resources, finances, and labor markets. The British Empire was dubbed "high empire" during the Victorian era because it conquered vast swaths of land and colonized a large proportion of the world's people. The process by which one nation dominates another by imposing its culture and language on the colonial people is known as "cultural imperialism." 'Orientalising' is a term used by Western writers to depict conquered people as having feminine, childlike, and exotic personalities, rather than attempting to comprehend the colonized nation's realities and cultural values.
The Queen Victoria took direct authority of India from the British East India Company in 1858. She was named Empress of India in 1876, and Britain ruled the country until 1947. Under British administration, India saw a great increase in the construction of canals, roads, and railways. The countries with a common wealth emerged. In India, Africa, and the West Indies, the British had direct rule. However, under self-government, the Empire expanded to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

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