Widespread Age-Gap Marriages in the Victorian Era

During the Victorian era, young women often married older men for economic reasons, social status, and social expectations. Parental involvement was common, with the aim of securing social and economic benefits. Marrying an older man was seen as a practical decision for reasons such as their sense of maturity, limited opportunities for women, and social beliefs. #victorian #agegap #historical #socialnorms #societalexpectations #financialsecurity #youtubeshorts #victorianera #family #visualstorytelling #englishhistory