02859cam a22003493u 4500 75348 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251871utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ KD Butler, Josephine Elizabeth Grey, 1828-1906 Address, delivered in Craigie Hall, Edinburgh, February 24th, 1871 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-11 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Address, delivered in Craigie Hall, Edinburgh, February 24th, 1871" by Josephine E. Butler is a powerful address that falls under the category of social commentary and advocacy, likely written during the late Victorian era. This treatise addresses the moral and constitutional challenges posed by certain penal legislations in England, particularly focusing on the Contagious Diseases Acts. It serves as a call to action for those concerned about the implications of such laws on society, especially regarding their impact on women and the working class. In her address, Butler articulates a deep concern about the threat of materialism and its corresponding impact on moral integrity and individual freedoms. She discusses the dangers of legislation that empowers the state to undermine moral principles and introduces oppressive measures against vulnerable populations, particularly women. Butler seeks to mobilize collective action, emphasizing the necessity of a spiritual revival and community engagement as means to combat these injustices. She calls for a united effort among men and women to uphold their constitution and morals, asserting that effective resistance against oppression requires both vigilance and a strong moral foundation grounded in faith. Through passionate rhetoric and personal anecdotes, Butler makes her passionate appeal for reform, urging her audience to recognize the need for a profound moral awakening to reclaim dignity and justice for all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Manchester: Ireland & Co., printers, 1871 Speeches, addresses, etc., English Prostitution -- Great Britain Communicable diseases -- Control -- Law and legislation Great Britain. Contagious Diseases Act https://archive.org/details/b21450171 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75348 116073 116073