👉 Spinsterism is a literary genre that originated in England during the Victorian era and was characterized by its focus on single women as characters. The genre is often associated with novels such as "Mansfield Park," which features an ensemble cast of single women, and "The Taming of the Shrew," which features a group of single women who are forced to live together in a small house. Spinsterism was initially popular among middle-class women, but it gained popularity among middle-aged women and