| Author |
Brooke, A. A. (Agnes Amy), 1852-1939 |
| Author |
Whitley, Margaret |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Dilke, Emilia Francis Strong, Lady, 1840-1904 |
| LoC No. |
11021210
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| Title |
Women's Work
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Women's work: literary, professional, and artistic -- Women's work: clerical and commercial -- Women and trade unions -- The textile trades -- Miscellaneous trades -- Influence of occupation on health -- Infant mortality -- Legislation.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Woman's Work" by Miss A. Amy Bulley and Miss Margaret Whitley is a social study written in the late 19th century. The book explores the changing roles and conditions of women in various fields of labor during a time of significant reform and social change. It aims to examine the practical challenges and opportunities women face in the workforce, especially regarding their rights and roles in industries traditionally dominated by men. The opening of "Woman's Work" includes a preface by Lady Dilke, emphasizing a practical approach to discussing women's industrial situation without venturing into theoretical debates about their rights. The section outlines how women have historically faced barriers to economic independence and highlights the ongoing need for societal reform related to women's rights in the workplace. As Lady Dilke notes, the evolving social and legal landscape has created both opportunities and challenges for women, necessitating a closer examination of their health, working conditions, and the impacts of their labor on family and society. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an in-depth discussion of women's contributions and the systemic issues they encounter in their pursuit of meaningful work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
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| LoC Class |
JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
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| Subject |
Women -- Employment
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52634 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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