Letters from Blushes 19
In Whispers No 4 we published a letter from a reader who enclosed a questionnaire, expressing the hope that others of our readers would complete it, in whole or in part, and send their comments. What follows is part of the considerable correspondence received in response. 1. What in your opinion would be appropriate judicial sentences for girls and young women convicted of the following misdemeanours? a) possession of cannabis b) vandalism c) lesbianism d)sabotage of a hunt meeting e) improper dress in a public place f) failing to control children g) dropping litter h)shoplifting i) adultery 2. Should the use of corporal punishment for girls in schools be a) restricted to the head teacher b) restricted to senior teachers c) restricted to male teachers d) available to all teachers e) available to all staff including caretakers f) available to all staff and senior boys? 3. What would you consider to be appropriate punishment for a schoolgirl guilty o