Publisher's Synopsis
Justina's Letters In Reply To Miss Garrett's Defense Of The Contagious Diseases Acts (1870) is a book written by Justina, a pseudonym for a British woman who was a vocal opponent of the Contagious Diseases Acts of the 19th century. The book is a series of letters written by Justina in response to a defense of the Acts by Elizabeth Garrett, a prominent physician and advocate for women's rights. The Contagious Diseases Acts allowed for the forced medical examination and confinement of women suspected of prostitution, in an effort to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among the military. Justina argues that the Acts were unjust and oppressive, and that they violated the rights of women. She also critiques Garrett's defense of the Acts, pointing out the flaws in her arguments and highlighting the harm that the Acts caused to women. Justina's Letters In Reply To Miss Garrett's Defense Of The Contagious Diseases Acts (1870) is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of women in the 19th century and the fight for women's rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
