Marriage, as it was, as it is and as it should be

Written in 1882, 'Marriage, as it was, as it is and as it should be' by Annie Besant critiques British marriage laws of her time, arguing against the notion of married women as property without rights. Besant advocates for legal reforms to ensure gender equality in marriage and divorce, including the need for a full divorce law rather than mere separation. Her progressive views on shared parenting and equality remain relevant and ahead of their time, highlighting the ongoing struggle for women's rights.