Moral Turpitude

Table of Contents
  • The Fear of Immorality
    • Two young Austrian immigrants faced invasive interrogation surrounding their relationship and their “immoral” histories.
  • An Undesirable Moral Body
    • A pregnant black woman from Canada encountered scrutiny about her morals, marital status, and ability to support herself.
  • The Mysterious Case of Margarethe Schenk
    • A young and unaccompanied German girl was investigated due to fears of “white slavery” and human trafficking.