Contagious Diseases Act: Josephine Butler

Question 1

Why was Butler chosen to lead the LNA in 1869?

Answer 1

she was a wife and a mother, strong willed charismatic.

Question 2

How was Butler a strong asset to the LNA

Answer 2

when the Royal Commission that was set up to investigate on the courageous diseases act, one of the members said that although they did not agree with her opinions, they sai that the ‘spirit of god was there’ (gained support from men)

Question 3

What negative influences did Butler have on the anti CDA act?

Answer 3

in the 1871 Royal commission, butlers weaknesses were that:
-She had no first hand knowledge of prostitution in these protected areas
-Her testimony was based on heresay
in an inquiry in 1881 she revealed that she has never been to a protected area since Canterbury in 1873.

Question 4

how was there a disconnection between Butler and the prostitutes?

Answer 4

in an inquiry in 1881 she revealed that she has never been to a protected area since Canterbury in 1873.

Question 5

how did butlers unrelenting campaign affect prostitutes

Answer 5

• Butler had completely blocked the idea of women having voluntary checks.
• This was seen to delay improvemnts on prostitutes hexperience of medical examinations.