Justina's Letters In Reply To Miss Garrett's Defense Of The Contagious Diseases Acts (1870)

""Justina's Letters In Reply To Miss Garrett's Defense Of The Contagious Diseases Acts"" is a book written by Justina, a pseudonym for a woman who was a vocal opponent of the Contagious Diseases Acts of 1864, 1866, and 1869. The Acts were laws that allowed for the forced medical examination and treatment of women suspected of being prostitutes in certain designated areas of England. The Acts were controversial, with some arguing that they were necessary to prevent the spread of venereal diseases, while others saw them as a violation of women's rights.In this book, Justina responds to the arguments made by Elizabeth Garrett, a prominent supporter of the Acts. Justina argues that the Acts are unjust, and that they unfairly target women, while allowing men to continue engaging in prostitution without fear of punishment. She also argues that the Acts are ineffective in preventing the spread of disease, and that they do more harm than good by stigmatizing and marginalizing women.The book is composed of a series of letters between Justina and Garrett, in which they debate the merits of the Acts and the broader issues of women's rights and social justice. Justina's letters are passionate and persuasive, and provide a powerful critique of the Contagious Diseases Acts and the social and cultural attitudes that underpinned them.Overall, ""Justina's Letters In Reply To Miss Garrett's Defense Of The Contagious Diseases Acts"" is a significant historical document that sheds light on the debates surrounding women's rights and sexual morality in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of feminism and social justice.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.