The situation of women perceived as unclean was worsened through the 'First Contagious Diseases Prevention Act' in 1864.
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He also took a keen role in the Wesleyan Society for Securing the Repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts which supported Josephine Butler's crusading work for women.