Women of 18th Century

“Spinster” nowadays is often used to describe an unmarried, older woman. The background of the word “spinster” tells us how an 18 century woman was viewed according to society of that time period. The production of fabrics was a family thing in those days. Women often made fabric at home to earn money not entirely because she needed it but because it was something to do. But industrial revolution put an end to that. Industries could produce way more fabric than a woman can on that machine. This shows how woman were treated in the 18th century. They could not have a career. Lamed Jaramillo

Definition of Social History

Social history examines the lives of everyday people, generally combining women’s history, African American history, immigration studies and working-class history. (Source: CSU/Fullerton)

The pic above, by Théodore Géricault, is called "A Paraletic Woman" (1820). It's part of the "Images of London's Poor" exhibit at The London Museum.  (Source)

Social History/Women

In the 1700s in England, women considered "troublesome" could be punished by being forced to wear something called a "scold’s bridle" in public, and were also sometimes beaten. The use of the scold's bridle was abolished in 1856. (Source: My Learning) (Source for Image)