3 ms·Before birth control pills women had to make sure that they were never alone with a man.by Yeul 1y agoBefore birth control pills women had to make sure that they were never alone with a man.chneu 1y agoa large part of why nunneries and convents exist is to give women a safe haven from men.wqaatwt 1y agoAlso to get rid of unwanted/illegitimate/“misbehaving” daughters, sisters other relatives.