Josephine Butler

Broschiertes Buch

The Constitution Violated

An Essay

Beschreibung

Josephine Elizabeth Butler (1828-1906) was a prominent English feminist who was best known for her controversial campaigns concerning the welfare and civil rights of prostitutes. In 1869 she became the leader of the campaign to limit the extension of the Contagious Diseases Acts. These Acts aimed to control the spread of venereal diseases in the armed forces through mandatory internal examinations and imprisonment for women accused of prostitution. Butler's campaign was instrumental in having the Acts repealed in 1886. In this volume of 1871, Butler denounces the Acts for denying accused women their civil rights, and discusses how repeal, together with universal suffrage and constitutional reform, would prevent this situation from recurring. Butler was one of the first feminists to frame her arguments explicitly through female experiences, and this volume illustrates her approach. For more information on this author, see http://orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=butljo

Autor

Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler was an English feminist and social reformer active during the Victorian era, renowned for her tireless advocacy on behalf of women s rights. Born to John Grey and Hannah Eliza Annette, she grew up in a politically aware family that deeply influenced her sense of justice. Butler focused her efforts on critical issues such as women s suffrage, improved access to education for women, and the dismantling of the legal doctrine of coverture, which placed married women under the authority of their husbands. She became particularly known for her passionate opposition to the Contagious Diseases Acts, which targeted women under the guise of public health and subjected them to invasive examinations. Butler s activism extended to efforts on behalf of marginalized groups, including prostitutes and victims of human trafficking, as she worked tirelessly to improve legal protections and societal attitudes. Her writings and speeches reflected a deep moral conviction and unwavering commitment to human dignity, earning her a prominent place in the social reform movements of her time. Throughout her life, Butler balanced public campaigning with personal challenges, including the loss of a child, which further shaped her compassionate approach to reform.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9781108020985
• ISBN-10: 1108020984
• Artikelnr.: 31998932