Sex in Tudor England with Queen Catherine Howard
The Exploress
Double Standards and the Consequences for Servants
This chapter explores the double standards in Tudor society regarding sex and virginity, specifically focusing on how men are encouraged to have sexual conquests while women face harsh consequences for the same behavior. It also discusses the vulnerability of servants and the lack of justice for them when they become pregnant as a result of adultery with their employers.
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