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Brothels vs ‘Pure’ Women: Sex and Double Standards 1900–1920
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Brothels vs ‘Pure’ Women: Sex and Double Standards 1900–1920

In the early 1900s, American towns had both celebrated “pure” wives and tolerated brothels. Here’s how that double standard worked and why it mattered.

by Hannah•February 12, 2026
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