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The '''Victorian fallacy''' described the tendency of large proportions of western civilisation to equate the notion of ''history'' with the ''Victorian era''. |
The '''Victorian fallacy''' described the tendency of large proportions of western civilisation to equate the notion of ''history'' with the ''Victorian era''. |
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| − | Examples of the Victorian fallacy include the belief that society tended to suppress female sexuality throughout history and in all parts of the world and the notion that women throughout history have tended to remain confined to the home |
+ | Examples of the Victorian fallacy include the belief that society tended to suppress female sexuality throughout history and in all parts of the world and the notion that women throughout history have tended to remain largely confined to the home and with highly restricted rights. |
Cultures around the world and at different times have varied widely in their approach of female sexuality. Many cultures, including western Europe during the middle ages, have regarded female sexuality as stronger than male sexuality. |
Cultures around the world and at different times have varied widely in their approach of female sexuality. Many cultures, including western Europe during the middle ages, have regarded female sexuality as stronger than male sexuality. |
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| + | Women throughout history and around the world have varied in their legal rights, with some societies greatly restricting the rights of women and some allowing them rights similar to those granted to men. |
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Revision as of 06:31, 12 April 2014
The Victorian fallacy described the tendency of large proportions of western civilisation to equate the notion of history with the Victorian era.
Examples of the Victorian fallacy include the belief that society tended to suppress female sexuality throughout history and in all parts of the world and the notion that women throughout history have tended to remain largely confined to the home and with highly restricted rights.
Cultures around the world and at different times have varied widely in their approach of female sexuality. Many cultures, including western Europe during the middle ages, have regarded female sexuality as stronger than male sexuality.
Women throughout history and around the world have varied in their legal rights, with some societies greatly restricting the rights of women and some allowing them rights similar to those granted to men.