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Royal Sex: Queen Victoria

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Exploitation and Silence: The Sexual Underbelly of Victorian Society

This chapter explores the exploitation of lower-class individuals by wealthy men in Victorian society, spotlighting infamous scandals like the Cleveland Street scandal. It contrasts women's restricted freedoms with the emerging popularity of the bicycle, highlighting themes of liberation against social constraints.

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