Piety: It was believed that religion was important for true womanhood, as it inculcated morality, self-discipline and a sense of duty in women
Purity: This meant both sexual and moral purity. Sexual purity meant chastity and virginity. Moral purity included modesty and propriety of behavior, speech, and dress.
Submissiveness: This virtue emphasized that women should be obedient and subordinate to their husbands.
Domesticity: This virtue stressed that women's place is in the home, and that their main roles should be taking care of the household, bearing and rearing children, and providing emotional support to their husbands.