Back in the olden days, teachers were not allowed to wear dresses shorter than ankle-length, keep company with men or get married during the school year.
A very strict list of sexist rules for teachers to follow in 1914 has surfaced in an Australian Facebook group showing just how much times have changed significantly over the decades.
Taking teaching requirements to the extreme, the mandatory restrictions revealed a very sternly worded criteria issued to female teachers.
The list included not being allowed to 'ride in carriages or automobiles with any man except your father or brother' and you were banned from smoking cigarettes.
A very strict list of rules for teachers to follow in 1914 has surfaced in an Australian Facebook group showing just how much times have changed significantly over the decades
'You will not marry during the term of your contract,' the first rule read.
Female teachers were not allowed to be anywhere else outside of school hours other than their own home.
'You must be home between the hours of 8pm and 6am unless at a school function,' the list continued.
'You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have permission of the chairman of the school board.'
Teachers were 'under no circumstances' allowed to dye their hair and were required to wear outfits within the dress-code regulations.
'You may not dress in bright colours,' the rule said.
'You must wear at least two petticoats. You dresses may not be any shorter than two inches above the ankles.'
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