Parent Guide > Our Deportment, or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society

This week in class, we’re reading "Our Deportment, or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society" by John H. Young.

In "Our Deportment, or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society," John H. Young explains the rules of etiquette during the early 19th century. In this excerpt, Young explains the proper etiquette for wives and husbands.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "Why do people resist change?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
  • What was "Our Deportment, or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society" about?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Gender in 19th Century Britain'
  • 'Stay At Home Dads Reflect on Criticism'