Unraveling the Legacy of the Governess: Education, Influence, and Societal Dynamics
Words: 381 1508A governess, historically, was an integral figure in affluent households, entrusted with a multifaceted role far beyond that of an educator. Emerging prominently in the 18th and 19th centuries, primarily across Europe and the United States, these women were hired to provide a comprehensive education and upbringing to children of the upper class. Beyond the confines of a classroom, a governess was a polymath, tasked not only with academic teachings but also with instilling refined social graces, etiquette, and moral […]