Sex in Tudor England with Queen Catherine Howard
The Exploress
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Unwed Mothers in Tudor Society
This chapter discusses the challenges faced by unwed mothers in Tudor society, including societal beliefs, limited employment options, and social consequences. It explores the methods of contraception and abortion used during that time, as well as the difficult situations faced by single mothers, such as poverty and shame. The chapter also highlights the limited options available to unwed pregnant women and the desperation that sometimes led to infanticide.
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