Answer:
The
behaviour considered proper for 19th century girls in school was that the girls
were not to participate in games, which required vigorous exercise. On the
other hand, they could participate in exercise like walking, skipping, etc.
By the 1890s, school began acquiring playgrounds and allowing girls to
play some of the games earlier considered male preserves. But the competition
was still discouraged. Croquet, a slow-paced, elegant game was considered suitable
for women, especially of the upper class.
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