In particular, they supported their case by invoking the plight of the ‘ surplus’ women, who, through no fault of their own, found themselves either reliant on the good offices of a male relative or obliged to earn their own living.
In particular, they supported their case by invoking the plight of the ‘ surplus’ women, who, through no fault of their own, found themselves either reliant on the influence of a male relative or obliged to earn their own living.