It established the principle of the inherent inferiority of women.

The system of laws erected on that principle were necessarily deeply tinged with contempt for women, and with fear lest their influence in any way might affect the conduct of state affairs.

That explains why, at the present time, although in most European countries women are allowed to practice medicine, they are not allowed to practice law.

Medicine may be as learned a profession, but it affects only human beings.

The law, on the other hand, affects the state.