It certainly seems that as women gain more independence and power in society, policies and movements occur to threaten this liberty and autonomy. For instance, Roe V Wade (something that was upheld for more than half a century) was overturned in the states in 2022. This is just a singular example of a worldwide feeling of “one step forward and two steps back” when it comes to women’s rights.
This only begs the question; is there a reason why men seem to be so opposed to reproductive justice? Whilst the pro-life movement seems to hide behind a mask of morality and religion, there certainly seems to be a deeper reason behind this oppressive ideology.
Why Did Colonial Men Wear Wigs?
Wigs were a fashionable trend in colonial America in the 18th century. The full-bottomed peruke, as Louis XIV is seen wearing above with its…