TY  - BOOK
AU  - Abbott Edith 
TI  -  Women in Industry: A Study in American Economic History 
SN  - 9789355270726
U1  - 305.4 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Chennai
PB  - Maven books
KW  - Women in the Workforce
KW  - Labor Economics
KW  - Economic History
KW  - Gender and Labor
KW  -  Industrial Revolution
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -