It examines the social stigma of illegitimacy. James had relatively little interest in the legitimacy or illegitimacy of religious experiences. The stigma of illegitimacy weighed heavily upon him all his life. Maternity leave was also introduced, while the government outlawed the stigma of illegitimacy. The only cases where individuals lost their nobility were due to illegitimacy or voluntary renunciation. This tends to imply an impediment to succession, namely illegitimacy. Her earlier illegitimacy would pose great challenges for her marriage. Some scholars have picked up the term with a reference to the illegitimacy of colonialism. Later, Nikolay was expelled from the gymnasium for his "low origin" (a euphemism for illegitimacy). The film deals with themes of illegitimacy, social class, blackmail, and duelling. The book is a social novel, dealing with Victorian views about sin and illegitimacy. Restrictions based on illegitimacy are also subjected to intermediate scrutiny in the Equal Protection context. She learned of her illegitimacy only in her late teens. They called Joanna "la Beltraneja", a mocking reference to her supposed illegitimacy. Due to their illegitimacy they were unable to succeed to their father's titles.