THE GATE THE EMPEROR OPENED FOR WOMEN

Authors
SCHALLER A
Citation
A. Schaller, THE GATE THE EMPEROR OPENED FOR WOMEN, Gynakologisch-geburtshilfliche Rundschau, 35(3), 1995, pp. 153-157
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Gynakologisch-geburtshilfliche Rundschau → ACNP
ISSN journal
10188843
Volume
35
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
153 - 157
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-8843(1995)35:3<153:TGTEOF>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
This paper refers to one of the entrances to the former 'delivery hous e' of the old Vienma General Hospital, namely the door in Rotenhausgas se. It was used for 70 years, from 1784 to 1854. According to the wish es of Emperor Joseph II, unmarried women could be supported by special ists, anonymously and thus escaping shame. Connected with it was the p rotection of the newborn against exposure and infanticide.