The Role Of Morality In Victorian England

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Victorian Morality was completely adamant and strict. It can be best described as the principle that condoned sexual prudery, zero tolerance of criminal actions, and its social ethic, as it changed England. It was all based on behavior and conduct. Lifestyle practices in England were way different until Victorianism, as it correlates with morals and religion. The Victorian Era was under the Anglican Church. England was very religious, that they go to church twice every Sunday, and read the Bible. Religion was behind everything; they viewed the Bible as their foundation of moral behavior. They also believed that if all accepted “religion”, the morality would end the crime and poverty. Furthermore, Victorian education mostly focused on Religion

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