Answer:
more rights than married women.
Explanation:
While unmarried women were thought to be ”disgraced” and were often pitied or laughed at by society because of their status, they actually had more rights than married women in the 19th century. By the law, they had the right to work and support themselves in areas that would have them (governance, nurse, etc.)
Unmarried women could also choose where they live, own, buy and sell the estate. They also had right under the law, such as sue someone, have a will, be someone’s guardian, etc.
If a woman was married, she ought to give all of these rights to her husband. He would be in charge of the estate and her spendings, and married women did not work.
