The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere was created in 1962.

Personal rights relate the individual as a private entity, separate from the public sphere.

Prohibition of alcohol

Temperance

In the nineteenth century, the public sphere referred to spaces where individuals gathered to discuss societal issues and politics, such as coffee houses or newspapers. The private sphere, on the other hand, involved activities and relationships within the domestic realm, such as family life and personal matters. There were clear boundaries between these spheres, with women traditionally confined to the private sphere while men engaged more in the public sphere.