During from 1837 to 1901, the Victorian Era followed the Romantic Era. Beginning and ending during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, this period is now considered strict, prudish and "old fashioned", especially compared to today. At that time, people had to respect a certain standard of living; they were honest, modest and controlled people. Society of the time adhered to rules such as wearing clothing that covered women from head to toe and following the proper etiquette of following the lead of a host; these laws made the lives of the Victorian people decent. Even though the Victorian people seemed perfect, this era was also filled with many questions and experiences, making it a very progressive time as well. It was a time when women and men began trying to bend the rules due to the unhappiness their forced lives brought. Women chose to embrace their bodies as society began to become more secular instead of focusing on religion. Even though Victorian society made similar mistakes to today's, it always had a reason for doing so. Residents of the Victorian era, although surrounded by change, remained true to their values, even though they were considered landlords; and through this change, moral values ​​and ultimately society became corrupted. Although many people in today's society view the Victorian era as extremely strict and uptight, it was much more than that. It was a time when society, especially women, were unhappy with the way things were going and wanted change. Women had romanticized visions of marriage in which they aspired “to grow up to marry that perfect man who would be everything they ever dreamed of” (Moore). When they...... middle of paper ......e.shtml>.Hickenbottom, Iris Leos. Prostitution: yesterday and today. May 18, 2002. April 20, 2011. Horsley, Melissa. Flirting and courtship rituals of the Victorian era. April 24, 2011.Moore, Melissa. Marriage: yesterday and today. May 3, 2002. April 20, 2011. The Victorian Era – Social Institutions. April 24, 2011. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011. Victorian England: An Introduction. April 23, 2011.Victorian label. 2011. April 21, 2011 etiquette.html>. Victorian Society. April 23 2011 .