In the 19th century, marriage was fixated as a social norm for women. It was their only way to earn society’s respect and acknowledgement. The only problem was that marriage was decided on for the wrong reasons. Society transformed marriage into a sign of reputation and social status. Women of lower or middle class sought after men with wealth and stature, where as women of high class society chose a spouse of equal rank. Some would decide on marriage in hopes that they could obtain a higher reputation or social status and escape their previous lifestyle. The couple would have only married to make their ambitions possible and increase their fortune and social rank. Another reason for marriage was a one sided relationship where one is
