Victorian fallacy

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 confined to the home, unable to engage in work not tied to the home.

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.