What was the main issue of the petticoat affair?

The Petticoat Affair, which took place in the early 1830s, centered around the scandal involving Peggy Eaton, the wife of Secretary of War John Eaton. The main issue was the refusal of the wives of other cabinet members, particularly Vice President John C. Calhoun's wife, to accept Peggy socially due to her controversial past. This social ostracism created a rift within President Andrew Jackson's cabinet, ultimately leading to the resignation of several cabinet members. The affair highlighted issues of gender, social norms, and political loyalty in the Jackson administration.