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Victorians Got Super Weird With Flirting, Part Two: Courtship and Calling Cards

Ridiculous History

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Victorian Courtship Reimagined

This chapter explores the intricacies of courtship during the Victorian era through a modern lens, comparing it to contemporary practices like Tinder. It discusses the challenges women faced, the evolution of gender roles, and the beginnings of feminist movements, while also touching on queer relationships and societal norms. The chapter reveals how the repressive environment fueled curiosity about love and relationships, illustrated by unique anecdotes that bridge the past with modern understandings of intimacy.

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