Human Work
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Human Work

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Human Work

About this book

Human Work by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a profound exploration of the nature, purpose, and evolution of work in human society. First published in 1904, this influential text delves into the historical development of labor, examining how work has shaped civilization, culture, and individual lives. Gilman challenges traditional notions of gender roles, particularly the division of labor between men and women, and argues for the economic and social emancipation of women through meaningful participation in productive work. The book is structured as a sweeping analysis, beginning with the origins of work in primitive societies and tracing its transformation through the ages. Gilman discusses the impact of industrialization, the rise of capitalism, and the ways in which economic systems have both liberated and constrained human potential. She critiques the exploitation inherent in many forms of labor, especially the unpaid and undervalued work performed by women in the home, and calls for a reorganization of society that recognizes and rewards all forms of human effort. Throughout Human Work, Gilman emphasizes the importance of cooperation, creativity, and social responsibility. She envisions a future where work is not merely a means of survival, but a source of fulfillment and collective progress. Her arguments are supported by historical examples, sociological insights, and a passionate commitment to social justice. A pioneering feminist and social reformer, Gilman's writing is both visionary and practical, offering concrete suggestions for reforming education, industry, and domestic life. Human Work remains a seminal text in the fields of sociology, economics, and gender studies, inspiring readers to reconsider the value and purpose of work in their own lives and in society as a whole.

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Table of contents

  1. HUMAN WORK
  2. CONTENTS
  3. I: INTRODUCTORY Summary
  4. I INTRODUCTORY
  5. II: MAN AS A FACTOR IN SOCIAL EVOLUTION Summary
  6. II MAN AS A FACTOR IN SOCIAL EVOLUTION
  7. III: CONCEPT AND CONDUCT Summary
  8. III CONCEPT AND CONDUCT
  9. IV: SOME FALSE CONCEPTS Summary
  10. IV SOME FALSE CONCEPTS
  11. V: THE NATURE OF SOCIETY (I) Summary
  12. V THE NATURE OF SOCIETY (I)
  13. VI: THE NATURE OF SOCIETY (II) Summary
  14. VI THE NATURE OF SOCIETY (II)
  15. VII: THE SOCIAL SOUL Summary
  16. VII THE SOCIAL SOUL
  17. VIII: THE SOCIAL BODY Summary
  18. VIII THE SOCIAL BODY
  19. IX: THE NATURE OF WORK (I) Summary
  20. IX THE NATURE OF WORK (I)
  21. X: THE NATURE OF WORK (II) Summary
  22. X THE NATURE OF WORK (II)
  23. XI: SPECIALISATION Summary
  24. XI SPECIALISATION
  25. XII: PRODUCTION Summary
  26. XII PRODUCTION
  27. XIII: DISTRIBUTION Summary
  28. XIII DISTRIBUTION
  29. XIV: CONSUMPTION (I) Summary
  30. XIV CONSUMPTION (I)
  31. XV: CONSUMPTION (II) Summary
  32. XV CONSUMPTION (II)
  33. XVI: OUR POSITION TO-DAY Summary
  34. XVI OUR POSITION TO-DAY
  35. XVII: THE TRUE POSITION Summary
  36. XVII THE TRUE POSITION