What women CAN'T do in 1848 1) it is extremely difficult for a woman to divorce her husband in most states. Most courts grant custody
of the children to men.
2) It is considered improper for women to
speak in public.
3) Women are not allowed to own property in any state in the United States.
4) Women cannot sue in court.
5) If a woman's husband dies, she could have her children taken away from her.
6) in most states, it is legal for a man to beat his wife. New York courts ruled that, in order to keep his
wife from nagging, a man could beat her with a horsewhip every few weeks.
7) Women cannot attend college or universities.
8) Women may not vote in any state in the union.
9) Women cannot practice as a doctor, lawyer or other professional careers.
10) Some women teach school, but they are paid only 30-50% of what men are paid for the same job.
11) Women cannot keep the wages that they earn if they have a job..that money goes to the husband.
12) Women cannot legally own property.
Based on the list above, why do you think women wanted reform? Be specific.