Women in Industry : A Study in American Economic History /
Abbott Edith
Women in Industry : A Study in American Economic History / Edith Abbott - Chennai : Maven books, 2023. - 408p. : ill ; 6 x 0.94 x 9 inches.
Historical Employment Patterns: Abbott traces the evolution of women's participation in the workforce, challenging the notion that their industrial employment was a 19th-century phenomenon.
Economic Contributions: The book highlights the significant yet often overlooked economic impact of women workers in sectors such as textiles, garment manufacturing, and domestic service.
Wages and Working Conditions: Abbott provides detailed analyses of wage disparities and the challenging working conditions faced by women, advocating for labor reforms.
Social Implications: The study explores the social dynamics and public perceptions of women workers, emphasizing the intersection of gender and labor.
Women in Industry is a seminal work that examines the role of women in the American labor force from colonial times through the early 20th century. Edith Abbott, a pioneering economist and social reformer, conducted extensive research to document the economic contributions of women across various industries.
9789355270726
Women in the Workforce
Labor Economics
Economic History
Gender and Labor
Industrial Revolution
305.4 / EDI
Women in Industry : A Study in American Economic History / Edith Abbott - Chennai : Maven books, 2023. - 408p. : ill ; 6 x 0.94 x 9 inches.
Historical Employment Patterns: Abbott traces the evolution of women's participation in the workforce, challenging the notion that their industrial employment was a 19th-century phenomenon.
Economic Contributions: The book highlights the significant yet often overlooked economic impact of women workers in sectors such as textiles, garment manufacturing, and domestic service.
Wages and Working Conditions: Abbott provides detailed analyses of wage disparities and the challenging working conditions faced by women, advocating for labor reforms.
Social Implications: The study explores the social dynamics and public perceptions of women workers, emphasizing the intersection of gender and labor.
Women in Industry is a seminal work that examines the role of women in the American labor force from colonial times through the early 20th century. Edith Abbott, a pioneering economist and social reformer, conducted extensive research to document the economic contributions of women across various industries.
9789355270726
Women in the Workforce
Labor Economics
Economic History
Gender and Labor
Industrial Revolution
305.4 / EDI