149: Radical Activism, Women’s Rights, and the Legacy of Josephine Butler
Feb 06 2025
43 mins
In the 19th century, Josephine Butler defied every expectation of what a woman should be. A privileged, refined Victorian lady, she became a fearless advocate for women on the margins—challenging sexual double standards, fighting the legal system that punished women while protecting men, and leading a movement that changed British law and history. Today, historian Sarah C. Wil