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End of the 19th century question?
Does anyone have a good knowledge or websites on women in Jane Austen costume dramas? Women rich: What are its goals? Got education? I could say that his own thoughts? Could save mankind from the danger? Doing the right to have any interest / ability to play the piano, drawing, sewing, etc..?
Of course, the lifestyles and opportunities for women inthat period were much better off than poor, working class women. As with any historical period, the happiness of individuals depends, of course circustances of the individual, but it is commonly accepted that, although Privillage and economic security, the lives of women living at that time were limited by societal expectations, often imposed by other women. Inthe portyrayals Austen illustrates stereotypes of women, and that is something that is good in most contemporary authors like George Eliot and Thomas Hardy. Flaubert's Madame Bovary is a good example of a woman who, although not particularly "Good" person, attempts without social boundaries. To match the expected views and activities went very well, was diverging suspiscious and mistrust. It is generally accepted that women have a brain runing appropriate for a house, or, if rich, sit down and teach others to run the house, while men are responsible for managing the country running and war "- with success apparently not! Do not get me wrong, the society and its rules were so restrictive for men, but in different ways. There are many parallel modern Asian cultures. I think an interesting example of this is the work of Beatrice Webb, English social reformer and writer. It think outside the box, and denied many of the social norms of his time, but of course had the advantage of the reduction to be born rich and educated. I believe that education depends on an approach to family: some send their children to be educated, others not. For category "superior" is due mainly because of separate education, while for the underclass "is comon for boys and girls to be crammed into a small building, getting the education she loves.
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Couture Sewing Techniques, Revised and Updated $14.99 The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout — with new photos and a chapter on specialty fa… |
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Pattern Magic $14.16 Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photog… |
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Classic Elite Quick Knits: 100 Fabulous Patterns for Wraps, Socks, Hats, and More (Classic Elite Yarns) $15.19 TAUNTON PRESS-Classic Elite: Quick Knits. This compilation features some of the most interesting accessories published by Classic Elite Yarns over the past few years. Because they are small and portable accessories lend themselves very well to all ranges of knitters and due to minimal sizing requirements they are great for gift-giving to friends and loved ones. The 100 patterns included in this co… |