Well! If you ever want to feel that we are making progress in the cause of equality, read this. Published in 1856 it is a short but cutting assessment of the rights of a women in English law at the time. Basically none once you marry, some (but only limited) either side of that. Several "whaaaat?!" moments. I had to read the first few pages as part of a course I've signed up for online, Beyond the Ballot, marking the 100 years since some women gained the vote. I decided to read the rest of the thing, seeing it was only 12 pages. We have made progress, at least I am no longer bound to hand over all my earnings to my husband (good!, I earn more than him and he'd only spend it). But I can't help thinking that Barbara would think we still have some way to go... and we do. ( )