Are You Victorian?

Silly question, right? It's not as silly as you may think. It's common knowledge that the Victorian era was known for it's prudishness. From the clothes to the way they spoke, everything was modest, conservative, prudish. It has taken us a long time to come this far. Yet, in many ways, we cling to the ideals of that time. Don't believe me? Get a load of these examples!

In those times, it was felt that women were innocent and were morally superior. While it was felt that men should not waste their semen by engaging in too much sexual activity, it was understood that men were weak and would invariably fail. Thus, it was left to women to be the final "gatekeeper." It was ultimately the woman's responsibility to decide how much sex would go on and what that sex would involve.

It was in this society that the "social norms" of today were developed. At that time, it was a natural progression that men became more dominant and it became the woman's job to provide for her family spiritually. She was also responsible for caring for the home and the children.

The similarities don't end there. There are more than we have time for here. But it's fascinating to realize that for all the progress we've made, some things still haven't changed.