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Refers mainly to sexual double standards. Valid - in different forms - in almost all periods of British culture. | Refers mainly to sexual double standards. Valid - in different forms - in almost all periods of British culture. | ||
In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was common for members of the upper class, to have a wife and one or several mistresses. Marriage was official and could be presented to the other members of society. Upper-class marriages in the 17th | In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was common for male members of the upper class, to have a wife and one or several mistresses. Marriage was official and could be presented to the other members of society. Upper-class marriages in the 17th century were also often a matter of wealth, status or [[Primogeniture|heritage/succession]] and did not happen out of [[Companionate Marriage|love]]. Due to this, a lot of men did have mistresses from the lower class for pleasure. With regard to sex, it was expected of women to be virginal and chaste, while it was common for the men to have a lot of experience due to them having mistresses. | ||
This attitude continued in the 19th century. Now it was also expected from men, to live a morally impeccable life. Mistresses, affairs or anything outside of the framework of respectability was not only frowned upon and talked about, but often punished. | This attitude continued in the 19th century. Now it was also expected from men, to live a morally impeccable life. Mistresses, affairs or anything outside of the framework of respectability was not only frowned upon and talked about, but often punished. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:32, 4 February 2021
Refers mainly to sexual double standards. Valid - in different forms - in almost all periods of British culture.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was common for male members of the upper class, to have a wife and one or several mistresses. Marriage was official and could be presented to the other members of society. Upper-class marriages in the 17th century were also often a matter of wealth, status or heritage/succession and did not happen out of love. Due to this, a lot of men did have mistresses from the lower class for pleasure. With regard to sex, it was expected of women to be virginal and chaste, while it was common for the men to have a lot of experience due to them having mistresses.
This attitude continued in the 19th century. Now it was also expected from men, to live a morally impeccable life. Mistresses, affairs or anything outside of the framework of respectability was not only frowned upon and talked about, but often punished.
Sources
http://www.socialpc.com/SocialIssues/Love-And-Marriage-In-The-18th-Century.html
http://historicalfictionauthorinterviews.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html