Sarah’s Reviews > A People’s History of the United States: 1492 - Present > Status Update

"Rules for Female Teachers" ~1900: 1.Do not get married. 2.Do not leave town at any time w/o permission of school board. 3.Don't keep the company w/ men. 4.Be home between hrs of 8pm and 6am. 5. Don't loiter downtown in ice cream stores. 6.Do not smoke. 7.Don't get into a carriage w/any man except yr father or brother. 8.Don't dress in bright colors. 9.Don't dye your hair. 10.No dresses 2in. above the ankle.