Why was there opposition to the CDA? Flashcards
Why did women oppose the CDA?
Only targeted women whilst men continued to spread the disease
What did James Stansfeld Conduct?
. In experiment to prove that the number of
venereal diseases in the army had not
decreased
. Medical report of 1880 showed the number of venereal diseases had increased from 1870
Why did brothel owners oppose the CDA?
After Dr Charles Routh and Professor Lee presenting matters as worse - men only felt safe if prostitutes were being checked - brothel owners losing business
Why did the medical community turn against the laws?
Gonorrhea and syphilis had long term problems that science can not cure - prevention not cure
Did the Medical community support the laws?
Initially medical profession did support - Yet, the Lancet turned after seeing no results - therefore med proff supported repeal
Why did MPs oppose the CDA?
Acts legalised prostitution - seen as unsanitary and problematic in marriages and relations
Why was the CDA undemocratic?
Burden of proof targeted women as they had to prove they were not prostitutes - women of upper classes angered
Why did religious groups oppose the CDA?
Wanted both men and women to live by Christian moral standards - not just women
Which religious groups opposed the CDA and why were they concerned?
Quakers - concerned that the laws made premarital sex for women an unpardonable sin, but for men - seen as a minor, forgivable offence
Why else were educated women angry at the CDA?
Anger at CDA placing blame on women for men’s promiscuity - seen as immoral and unfair - radicalised women and triggered LNA campaign
Why else were educated women angry at the CDA?
Anger at CDA placing blame on women for men’s promiscuity - seen as immoral and unfair - radicalised women and triggered LNA campaign
