Question

Victorians idealised the idea of gentlemanly chivalry towards 'fallen women'

Accepted Answer

Therefore, these women were punished by society, but the men who ‘helped’ them were
celebrated. Priestley suggests this romantic ideal was actually based on sexual exploitation and
lust. Men preyed on these “fallen women” as easy targets to satisfy their own needs while getting
credit from their peers.

Question	Victorians idealised the idea of gentlemanly chivalry towards 'fallen women'
Answer	Therefore, these women were punished by society, but the men who ‘helped’ them were celebrated. Priestley suggests this romantic ideal was actually based on sexual exploitation and lust. Men preyed on these “fallen women” as easy targets to satisfy their own needs while getting credit from their peers.

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