Shedding light on where working women can safely sleep and thrive.
This nonfiction work brings attention to the housing needs of women workers and the vital role of safe lodging-homes. It surveys how industrial life shapes daily life for women, examines existing lodging arrangements, and argues for reform to protect vulnerable lodgers.
- Learn how lodging-houses are regulated and why better oversight matters for health and safety.
- Understand the different types of housing offered to women workers, from private lodgings to municipal options.
- Explore proposed reforms, including stricter licensing, fire safety, and annual registration of lodging-houses.
- See practical signs of the need for improved facilities and predictable access to safe, affordable lodging.
Ideal for readers of social history, public policy, and reform-minded nonfiction.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the pressing social issues surrounding women in the workforce during the early 20th century. The author explores the changing landscape of womenââ â¢s roles in society, moving beyond the traditional domestic sphere and into the world of paid labor, a phenomenon spurred by the Industrial Revolution. The book meticulously examines the variety of occupations open to women, from professional roles to factory work and the often exploitative world of home-based labor. The book delves into the harsh realities of working-class life for women, particularly focusing on the deplorable housing conditions they faced, from overcrowded tenements to the cramped and unsanitary living arrangements of ââ Å"living-inââ  shop assistants. The book explores the ethical implications of the ââ Å"living-inââ  system, which often exposed young women to exploitative conditions and limited their personal freedom. The author's insightful analysis of the social and economic pressures facing women in the workforce provides a powerful examination of a critical period in history. This book serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice and equitable treatment for women in the workplace. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331931898_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331931898
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331931898
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)