Yes they were and they did, certainly in Western countries. A famous US example is the Temperance Movement in the 1890's ("Lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine").
Some examples of challenges faced by immigrants in the late 1800s were:- unable to speak English- overcrowding of the cities- unable to find jobs
Where was this prosecution of which you speak?
In May 1845.
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that they may not speak until spoken to.
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Because they have confidence problems.
speak
No
Men thought that we were no better than them. To them we were just house maids
In a very polite and formal way.