Victorian Society and Morality Overview

<p>To justify and promote Western imperialism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It assumes that non-white cultures lack the capacity for civilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exploitation and subjugation of other cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of superiority and entitlement over the colonized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patriotism can be manipulated to justify harmful actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spread of democracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The responsibility of colonizing and ruling other countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are motivated by profit and power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One of dominance and subjugation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A period of social justice and equality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As childish and evil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a hypocritical mask for imperialistic ambitions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To expose the hypocrisy of the imperial project (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A social agreement that allowed individuals to engage in vices privately, while maintaining a public image of respectability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connections, station, money, education, decorum, good taste, godliness, and good manners. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor living conditions, exploitation, child labor, and a high mortality rate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enabled the British to exploit colonial resources while simultaneously projecting an image of moral righteousness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reinforced the idea that poverty was a consequence of laziness and lack of ambition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of modern scientific theories, such as Darwinism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sense of pride and devotion to one's country, often influenced by racial superiority.

The belief that one race is superior to others, often used to justify colonialism.

The duty believed to be held by colonizers to 'civilize' native populations.

The idea that white people have an obligation to colonize and 'civilize' non-white races.

A literary character representing colonial attitudes, overseeing submission of 'Friday'.

A poem that reflects the idea of white imperialism as a moral obligation.

The act of yielding to a superior force, often seen in colonized people facing colonizers.

The use of colonized resources or people for the benefit of the colonizers.

The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political dominance.

The belief that white races were superior, justifying their domination over non-white races.

The perceived nature of colonialism as unappreciated and burdensome work.

Negative outcomes such as land devastation, enslavement, and exploitation of native peoples.

The contradiction between public virtue and secret vices during the Victorian era.

The moral ideals upheld by society, often contrasted with hidden immoral behaviors.

Unacceptable behaviors or attitudes hidden from public view.

A double standard of behavior in Victorian society where sin was tolerated if hidden.

Public display of virtues while keeping vices private for respectability.

Traits required for a man to be considered respectable: wealth, education, and good manners.

Traits required for a woman to be considered respectable: elegance, chastity, and devotion.

The application of natural selection principles to societies, justifying imperialism and inequality.

Industrial growth increased wealth for upper classes but caused poverty and suffering for lower classes.

Puritanism shaped English culture, equating success with divine favor and poverty with sin.

Victorian society tolerated hidden vices in favor of public respectability.