not allow the native women to take part in publicaffairs. Syrian correspondents write that it will be impossible tosecure the official appointment of a committee of women in thatcountry, as custom prevents women from taking hold of such work,and the government will lend no aid; but that an effort… … IN THE WOMANS BUILDING. 27 that the governments of these countries would be willing- to makeadmissions which reflect so much upon themselves, or that theywould allow these shameful conditions to continue. The oppressivebonds laid upon women, both by religion and custom, are in somecases so strong…
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) · Women artists · Decorative arts
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