The main theme of this blog was highly focused on the class and labor issues posed in the 18th and 19th centuries. This theme was often related to various texts throughout our Humanities 303 class. However, here is a compilation of what we view to be the best representations of teamjustice.
With all of these pieces focused upon drawing the reader in through visual effects and pictorial representations, all of the following blogs were backed by quality sources from various websites such as the Victorian web and other reputable sites. We have chosen them also due to the great connections that were made to the readings from class.
And with that said, this blog “The 1832 Reform Act in Victorian Britain”, was focused on shedding light on the issues among parliament and the lower class and the injustices that went along with that.
http://teamjustice5.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/the-1832-reform-act-in-victorian-britain/
“William Hogarth: Courtship and Class” was a more fun post that related to a reading class. Relating etiquette and proper manners to paintings done by William Hogarth, this blog focused on the Rules of Courtship in that time period for Victorian woman.
http://teamjustice5.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/william-hogarth-courtship-and-class/
The theme of unfair and unjust treatment was further demonstrated with the blog of “The Awakening of the Classes”. In relation to the paintings Found Drowned and The Awakening Conscience, it was focused on bringing the issues and divisions between the middle/lower classes and the upper classes to the surface, while also hoping to empower future women.
http://teamjustice5.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/the-awakening-of-the-classes/
“Origins of the Harlot’s House” displays the history of the prostitute throughout its origins in the Victorian era. Focusing on “The Great Social Evil” and Oscar Wilde’s “The Harlot’s House” ties were made to the origins and development of the prostitute between the classes. This is also demonstrated with relations between this theme and “La Melinite: Moulin Rouge”.
http://teamjustice5.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/origins-of-the-harlots-house/
““The Ruined Maid”: From Rags to Riches” also makes further connections to prostitution and the classes. This post focuses upon the social advancement that some women could see through prostitution.
http://teamjustice5.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/the-ruined-maid-from-rags-to-riches/
Overall, teamjustice has achieved its goal of bringing the best of the Labor and Class Issues present throughout the 18th and 19th centuries to this blog. With many posts going through extensive editing for content and connections to the course theme, these posts are our best.
