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Regency Era Realities: Was It Truly a Good Time for Women?

"Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor – which is one very strong argument in favour of matrimony." So wrote Jane Austen, whose portrayals of Regency life have come to define the era. Austen was not wrong. Life for women in the Regency era extended far beyond the balls, dresses, and dashing gentlemen depicted in her novels and was a stark contrast to the glamorous world of Bridgerton. The Netflix series captivates viewers with its Regency fantasia, where two women navigate the intricacies of court and society with remarkable skill. This makes for compelling viewing, but what was the reality for women during this time? The allure of intrigue, romance, and glamour conceals the harsh truths and pressures that defined their lives. So let’s explore whether the Regency era was a good time to be a woman? #regency #history