The public in a divorce court
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The public in a divorce court
Illustration by Steven Spurrier showing young women in the public gallery of a divorce court. The image accompanied an article in the ILN suggesting that divorce courts should be private, as open courts were, an unhealthy attraction for young women, and, pandering to an appetite for moral garbage...tending to foster false ideas of marriage
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Accompanied Appetite Article Attraction Courts Divorce False Foster Gallery Ideas Moral Private Spurrier Steven Suggesting Unhealthy 1923
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical illustration by Steven Spurrier, dating back to March 17th, 1923, captures a scene of young women in the public gallery of a divorce court. The image accompanied an article in the ILN which argued for the privacy of divorce courts, stating that open courts were an unhealthy attraction for young women and fostered false ideas of marriage.
Spurrier's depiction highlights the societal fascination with marital discord and scandal during this time period. The young women shown in the illustration are portrayed as voyeuristic spectators, drawn to the drama unfolding before them. The article suggests that allowing such public access to divorce proceedings only serves to pander to an appetite for moral garbage.
The debate over whether divorce courts should be private or open to the public is one that continues to be relevant today. This image serves as a reminder of how historical attitudes towards marriage and relationships have evolved over time.
As we reflect on this piece of history, it prompts us to consider how our own perceptions of marriage and divorce may be influenced by external factors such as media coverage and societal norms. Ultimately, it challenges us to question what truly fosters healthy ideas about relationships and commitment.
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