The Bizarre Law That Made It Illegal for a Woman to Eat at a Restaurant Alone
5.4K views · Sep 14, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 14
@DeeWesthill · 2 weeks ago (edited)
If i recall correctly, in the late 19th century certain urban areas had food carts from which hungry women and children could buy produce, bread, etc., outside the home without looking unrespectable.
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@DeeWesthill · 2 weeks ago (edited)
There used to be signs at restaurants reading "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone". Civil rights laws meant that to refuse service to someone could not be on the basis of the person's race, sex, sexuality, or religion.
@CraftsbyShavon · 2 weeks ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvcsAtqpUDA&t=598">9:58</a> so the first food court…. Niceeee
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@carolwilliams8511 · 2 weeks ago
Wow, so glad I wasn't born back then. I often go into cafes and restaurants alone.
@ParveezA.S · 2 weeks ago
Very nice video 🧡🧡🧡🧡
@bridgetgrant2776 · 2 weeks ago
What about fast food restaurants?
@DeeWesthill · 2 weeks ago (edited)
This video mostly shows well-to-do upper-middle- class people in fancy attire.
@Lazyo-y2k · 2 weeks ago (edited)
Beautiful dresses😂
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@Dr.Vantacrypt · 2 weeks ago
We need ro bring back these laws
@AmandaYee-yn9dk · 2 weeks ago
What about a bf why does it have 2 be a father or husband having 2 be on the arm of a father is disgusting geez
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