In the 1860's Victoria was a land full of opportunity. As
opposed to Britain during the same decade, Victoria was more
economically stable. Many who moved to Victoria hoped to gain
prestige, wealth and prosperity in society. It is not surprising
that women also held higher status than their contemporaries in
Europe; they were wielded more power in social positions and
they also were granted more leniency under the law. It was also
during this decade that the gold rush was happening, and many
people were flocking to this area for that purpose. Everything
was not ideal in this colony, however. There were many problems
that were a result of British rule. There were also issues
related to European superiority. When the colony was forming the
British imposed cultural practice upon all who lived in the
area, and those who did not abide by them were shunned. These
people believed that all those who were of a race other than
Europeans should be considered lower or beneath them. As a
result of this attitude Europeans