ISBN:
9780203021101
Language:
English
Pages:
xv, 261 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
Edition:
Online-Ausgabe London ; New York Routledge [2016] 1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Routledge research in gender and history 1
Parallel Title:
Elektronische Reproduktion von Jordan, Ellen The women's movement and women's employment in nineteenth century Britain
DDC:
305.42
Abstract:
The author argues that the way femininity was defined in the first half of the century blinded employers in the new industries to the suitability of young female labour. This definition of femininity was, however, contested by certain women who argued that it not only denied women the full use of their talents but placed many of them in situations of economic insecurity. This was a particular concern of the Women's Movement in its early decades and their first response was a redefinition of femininity and the promotion of academic education for girls. The author demonstrates that as a result of these efforts, employers in the areas targeted began to see the advantages of employing young women, and young women were persuaded that working outside the home would not endanger their femininity.
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 230-247
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Online-Ausgabe:
DOI:
10.4324/9780203021101
URL:
https://www.routledgehistoricalresources.com/feminism/books/the-womens-movement-and-womens-employment-in-nineteenth-century-britain
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