Victorian Era: The period of Queen Victoria's reign from June 1837 until her death on January 22, 1901. It was marked by a class-based society and strict social rules, including those encapsulated in the Cult of Domesticity.
Gender Roles: These are societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex. In context with the Cult of Domesticity, gender roles were strictly defined with women confined mostly to home duties.
Domestic Sphere: This refers to the realm of family life and household service which is separated from public or social life where business and politics exist. During the era when Cult of Domesticity prevailed, women were expected to dominate this sphere while men dominated outside world.