Why weren't women allowed to wear pants

       In the 1850's, women were expected to be "formally dressed" with multi-layered skirts, and dresses. Then people started arguing for dress reform, and some women of bloomers and short skirts were at risk of arrest. According to www.latimes.com, Kindergarten Teacher, Helen Hulick wore slacks in a courtroom, giving her a five day jail sentence.

 

Helen Hulick was arrested because, people thought that it was disrespectful for women to show their legs, also with personal opinions people thought that men had their own clothing, and women had their own clothing. She claimed "I have been wearing pants since I was 15, they are very comfortable and create a different formality." 

I think Helen Hulick is an important part of history, and I am very happy that she stood up for this.

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