Cultura escrita e relações de amizade

Possíveis mecanismos políticos para as mulheres na Inglaterra Vitoriana

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to think about friendship and writing as political categories to understand their relation and complexity during the Victorian period. I seek to highlight the occupation of public space through printed women's publications, closely connected to friendship networks. For this, I begin with a bibliographic review, to then propose new considerations about the use of writing and friendship relations at the time. I formulate the questions: how does writing generate friendships and support networks that allow women to act politically? How does friendship and support networks impact their publications? I consider the chances that occurred in all sectors of British society during the 19th century, in particular regarding literature, sexuality and social relations. I believe that women appropriated themselves of the public space through writing and created networks as mechanisms for political action.