

Mrs. Warren's Profession
Book • 1894
The play centers on the relationship between Mrs. Kitty Warren, a former prostitute and current brothel owner, and her daughter Vivie, an intelligent and pragmatic young woman who has just graduated from the University of Cambridge.
The story delves into how their relationship changes when Vivie learns about her mother's profession, condemning the hypocrisies related to prostitution and criticizing the limited employment opportunities available for women in Victorian Britain.
Shaw addresses the social problem of organized prostitution and the societal pressures that drive women into such professions.
The story delves into how their relationship changes when Vivie learns about her mother's profession, condemning the hypocrisies related to prostitution and criticizing the limited employment opportunities available for women in Victorian Britain.
Shaw addresses the social problem of organized prostitution and the societal pressures that drive women into such professions.
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