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Illegitimacy: Sex & Secrecy in the 18th Century
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Navigating Motherhood and Stigma in 19th Century Society
This chapter examines the legal and societal changes of 1834 that influenced women's rights, particularly in the context of motherhood and support systems. It highlights the challenges women faced within the workhouse system and the stigma associated with illegitimacy, drawing connections to literary representations and ongoing societal attitudes toward single parenthood. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need to address the persistent inequalities that affect diverse family structures today.
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