Title: Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries | British Literature Wiki
Headings: Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries
Social and Family Life in the Late17th & Early 18th Centuries
Introduction
Family Life
Role of Women and Men
Social Life
London and the Job Market
Entertainment
Sports
Media References

Content: This page explores the social structure of Britain, its impact on life, both private and public, as well as the new developments that changed the way the people spent their leisure time. There was a clear gap between the wealthy and the poor, which made itself visible in almost all aspects of life, but there were certain areas where class was unimportant. Family Life
The family lives of people were separated by two distinctions: roles for men versus roles for women, and social class. In general, men were the breadwinners, providing income for the family, whereas the mothers were in charge of the household. This role grew more prominent with more wealth, as with that came more estate to manage. Marriage was also very closely tied to social class; women were seldom married into lower social rungs. It also came with heavy social implications for the family’s legacy and reputation among their peers. Role of Women and Men
Women had to take on various roles in the household during the 17th and 18th centuries.