tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333091580028808174.post5096685724153551246..comments2023-11-30T18:56:07.931-08:00Comments on The Regency Blog of Lesley-Anne McLeod: The Female InstructorLesley-Anne McLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14899105096816697616noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333091580028808174.post-35557797785817354792013-11-21T15:58:38.985-08:002013-11-21T15:58:38.985-08:00I agree! There are so many little "sentiments...I agree! There are so many little "sentiments" from these 19th century texts that will leave us modern women astounded! I laugh when I read them aloud, and my fiancee would like the "dispute not with him at all" part!<br /><br />We must also keep in mind to wear our 19th century glasses, so to speak, when examining primary sources. While they do support that patriarchal system that we giggle at today, this guide was key for many young ladies wishing to elevate their social status. <br /><br />To be quite honest, some of the advice is not too far off from what we'd see in the typical relationship advice guide today: have a positive outlook throughout the day, only argue occasionally, find happiness in your partner's love, and use that darn ring as a reminder when you feel improper!Miss Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454635256881892081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333091580028808174.post-74896058490144518602013-09-17T10:28:08.407-07:002013-09-17T10:28:08.407-07:00And that of course is the whole problem with the p...And that of course is the whole problem with the patriarchy. Women are regarded as stupid. <br /><br />The good thing is we know that that notion is wrong!Lesley-Anne McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899105096816697616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333091580028808174.post-51156481333488723562013-09-15T15:09:55.484-07:002013-09-15T15:09:55.484-07:00I remember reading an article about Helen Gurley B...I remember reading an article about Helen Gurley Brown and all the sage advice she had passed on through the years. From how to smoke a cigarette and when it was appropriate, to how to greet your man when he came home from work (with a martini and wearing a short skirt. ugh)<br /><br />I guess these people thinking women are too stupid to live without all their wisdom.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.com