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Explain the concept of a ‘Fallen Woman.’ What type of woman could fall, and what would cause her to do so? Was there any way to return to the pedestal after such a fall? What about the women who could not fall, was it possible for them to be saved? 

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The social conception towards women in the 19th century was to uphold the housewife standards and not consider them equal to men. The social and domestic roles of women differed from men. They were expected to hold chastity and promiscuity.