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… the periodicals dictated what the acceptable forms of sociability were and which ones should be banned. New forms of public sociability such as masquerading were repeatedly described as dangerous and scandalous because disguise gave too … by what was believed to be their respective and complementary nature. Masculinity was defined as strong, learned and public while femininity was largely characterised as beautiful, fragile, sensitive and naturally caring. Combined with … would be more afflicting to her than the Death of a Child.’ 13 13 . The Spectator n° 15, vol. 1, p. 69. Such forms of public sociability were also condemned for encouraging women to confuse sociability with publicity and ultimately with …
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