pride and prejudice /womens role in 19th century
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Pride and Prejudice In the 19th century women were vulnerable with many problems because of their sex. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" it shows what life was like for men and women. It also portrays love and marriage from social attitudes for marriage and money. It also shows distinct attitudes and expectations with regard to marriage which affects women in many diverse ways. In the typical family women would rely on their husband's income as they were not allowed to work. However if you weren't married you depend on your father or brother all your life and mostly end up as an old spinster , who would be very poor as she would have no right on anything in the family . She would be a burden for them. Women would often marry for money rather than true love. In their society it was crucial to get their daughters...

