This DISTURBING Victorian Law Erased Married Women From Existence for 800 Years!

Описание: The Law That Erased Married Women From Existence for 800 Years

From Mississippi's 1839 Married Women's Property Act to the 1993 criminalization of marital rape, we trace the painfully slow dismantling of coverture. Discover why educated women in the 1800s chose to remain single rather than lose their legal personhood, how the "marriage bar" fired women for getting married through the 1960s, and why Abigail Adams begged John Adams not to give husbands "unlimited power." Learn how feminists compared marriage to slavery with legal accuracy, and why some women today still encounter banks requiring husbands' signatures on their own property.Perfect for falling asleep to while learning about the hidden legal history that shaped women's lives for centuries. Subscribe to Hearts & History for more soothing historical deep dives about marriage, women's rights, and the laws that controlled people's lives.📚 Sources & Further Reading:

William Blackstone's "Commentaries on the Laws of England" (1765)
Married Women's Property Acts (various states, 1839-1900)
Abigail Adams correspondence
Legal scholarship on coverture's persistence into the 20th century
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This episode explores a compelling narrative that begins in a historical hall, moving through a courtroom and into a car dealership, highlighting a journey through various environments. We examine the intricate details of a legal controversy, focusing on the pursuit of justice within a complex court drama. The story sheds light on the experiences of women navigating these challenges, offering a look into the drama series of their lives.