It has been noted that while women were often impugned for their feeblemindedness and ignorance of the law, and thus in need of protection by male advocates, in reality actions were taken to restrict their influence and effectiveness.
Zamjećeno je da, iako su žene često prekoravane zbog navodnog slaboumlja i nepoznavanja prava, pa im je zato bila potrebna zaštita odvjetnika, u stvarnosti su poduzimane mere kako bi se njihov utjecaj i efikasnost ograničili.