Women Of The Victorian Era Gave Some Pretty Ruthless Responses To Why They Stayed Single

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A historian’s Twitter thread has breathed new life into the words of some single women of the Victorian era. Dr. Bob Nicholson started a Twitter thread featuring comments from Tit-Bits Magazine, circa 1889. These single women wrote in to answer the question, “why am I a spinster?” for a chance to win a cash prize.

Before we get to the hilarious answers, let’s get some context. Women in the Victorian era didn’t have the right to vote, sue, or own property. The Industrial Revolution and the aftermath brought many of these same women into the workforce, however. While societal inequalities were oppressive, the inequalities of marriage were even more so. It’s no wonder these ladies decided they were better off on their own.

It turns out that Tit-Bits got so many hilarious responses that they couldn’t pick just one winner to their contest. Those that made it into the publication won five shillings each, the equivalent to $26 today.

Source : https://www.littlethings.com/single-women-victorian-era/

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