What should a Victorian (19th century) woman's character be like?

Victorian era . England was in a period of telling development . The character of women at this time can be seen in their clothing. Women in England from that time onwards had tightened their waists. The thinner the waist, the more popular. This can be seen as a westernized version of the foot-binding of ancient Chinese women. The character of women from that time onwards was generally submissive and weak. This can also be seen in some of the classic Western novels.