Cult of domesticity (jan 1, 1820 – jan 1, 1860)

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Cult of domesticity is known as the assumption that women, as the fairer sex, held a special and specific role in society, in which they were to provide religious and moral guidance in the home while avoiding the harsh world of politics and business in the various dimensions. Industrialization not only created business potential, but it also altered social roles, especially within families. Traditionally, men were the household's spiritual leaders. When men began working for pay in factories and offices as a result of industrialization, the position of "moral leader" had to be fulfilled. This leaves the women at home to not only look after the house, but also to act as role models for the children. This is why the idealized outlook is on women. The significance of Cult of domesticity is that it eventually led to the creation of the women’s movement, which was a direct reaction to society's expectations of women.

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