| Author |
Academy of Political Science in the City of New York |
| LoC No. |
11014432
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| Title |
The economic position of women
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| Original Publication |
United States: Columbia University,1910.
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| Series Title |
Proceedings of the Academy of Political Science.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
I. Historical: The historical development of women's work in the United States, by Helen L. Sumner -- II. Problems of women in industry: Changes in women's work in binderies, by Mary Van Kleeck. The training of millinery workers, by Alice P. Barrows. Training for salesmanship, by Elizabeth B. Butler. The education and efficiency of women, by Emily G. Balch. Standards of living and the self-dependent woman, by Susan M, Kingsbury. A new social adjustment, by Mary K. Simkhovitch. Industrial work of married women, by Florence Kelley. The economics of "Equal pay for equal work" in the schools of New York city, by J. Martin -- III. Social action: Women and the trade-union movement in the United States, by Alice Henry. A woman's strike--an appreciation of the shirtwaist makers of New York, by Helen Marot. Vocational training for women, by Sarah L. Arnold. Training the youngest girls for wage earning, by Mary S. Woolman. Employment bureaus for women, by M. Edith Campbell. The constitutional aspect of the protection of women in industry, by E. Freund. The Illinois ten-hour decision, by Josephine Goldmark -- IV. Bibliographical: A select list of books in the English language on women in industry, by Carola Woerishoffer, edited by Helen Marot.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Economic Position of Women" by the Academy of Political Science is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work examines the complex economic factors affecting women in the United States, particularly in the context of the industrial revolution and its aftermath. The publication explores various facets of women's labor, including historical developments, industry challenges, societal implications, and proposals for improvement through education, union organization, and legislative reforms. The opening of the work outlines the substantial changes in women’s roles due to the industrial revolution, emphasizing the stark transition from home-based work to factory employment. It discusses women’s dual roles as industrial workers and homemakers, highlighting their struggles with low wages, poor working conditions, lack of training, and overall inefficiency. The text sets the stage for deeper analysis into specific problems women face in various occupations and hints at various proposed solutions aimed at improving their economic standing and work conditions. (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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| Subject |
Women -- Employment -- United States
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| Subject |
Women -- United States -- Economic conditions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68759 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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