A History of Women's Work
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A History of Women's Work

The Evolution of Women's Working Lives

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eBook - ePub

A History of Women's Work

The Evolution of Women's Working Lives

About this book

Uncovers the vital yet often hidden roles women played in households, industries, and paid employment throughout history. A History of Women's Work explores the often overlooked contributions of women throughout history, particularly in a patriarchal society where men have dominated the historical record. While men were more likely to leave traces – through wills, leases, and civic duties – women laboured behind the scenes, performing crucial yet unpaid tasks for their families and communities. In many households, women supported their husbands' work, ran home-based industries, or sought paid employment despite societal restrictions. This book delves into three main areas of women's work: household tasks, home industries, and paid employment outside the home. Through case studies and practical research tips, it sheds light on the lives of these women, encouraging readers to uncover their own female ancestors' stories and contribute to a richer understanding of women's history.

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Information

Publisher
Pen and Sword
Year
2025
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781036105280
Subtopic
Gender Studies
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. List of Illustrations
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1 A Stitch in Time: Clothing the Family
  8. Chapter 2 The Canaries: Munitions Workers
  9. Chapter 3 Domestic Servants
  10. Chapter 4 Over One, Under Two: Straw Plaiting Anne Stratford’s Story
  11. Chapter 5 The Match Girls
  12. Chapter 6 Fishwives and Herring Girls
  13. Chapter 7 The Oldest Profession: Prostitution Margaret Blackford’s Story
  14. Chapter 8 Keeping the Family Healthy: Herbal Remedies
  15. Chapter 9 The Healing Professions
  16. Chapter 10 Feeding the Family
  17. Chapter 11 Glove Making Lilian Norah Guard’s Story
  18. Chapter 12 The Duties of the Dairy
  19. Chapter 13 Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
  20. Chapter 14 Pillows, Bobbins and Pins: Lacemaking
  21. Chapter 15 Midwifery and Childbirth Mary Rake’s Story
  22. Chapter 16 Shopworkers
  23. Chapter 17 Women in Wartime: The Land Army
  24. Chapter 18 Monday’s Wash Day: Laundry Through the Ages
  25. Chapter 19 Textile Workers Ada Fieldhouse’s Story
  26. Chapter 20 Buttony
  27. Chapter 21 Votes for Women: The Fight for Female Suffrage
  28. Chapter 22 Teaching and Learning
  29. Chapter 23 Pottery Workers Mary Pankhurst’s Story
  30. References
  31. Selected Further Reading
  32. Plates

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