- Looking at the full breadth and depth of the female experience in the Victorian era, the author reveals the true role played by women in society by placing them front and centre. In doing so, she challenges the classic patriarchal stereotypes of the era. - Many of the topics examined by Booth - gender norms, attitudes towards home and work life, barriers erected by social convention - are still major questions in Britain today. By looking back at the Victorian period, it's possible to see that sometimes the most effective and long-lasting revolution is the quietest. The lessons of this gradual march of progress resonates today. - An investigation of discrimination, prejudice and morality, as well as a celebration of cultural, personal and social achievement, this will appeal to those interested in social history, women's history and Victorian history

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