Women in the Printing Trades: A Sociological Study. by James Ramsay MacDonald

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Editor MacDonald, James Ramsay, 1866-1937
LoC No. 04030392
Title Women in the Printing Trades: A Sociological Study.
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Summary "Women in the Printing Trades: A Sociological Study" by James Ramsay MacDonald is a sociological research work written in the early 20th century. The book examines the roles, experiences, and economic conditions of women working in various aspects of the printing industry, shedding light on the complexities of gender and labor dynamics within this field. It offers an in-depth analysis of the wage disparities between men and women, the influence of societal norms, and the impact of legislation on women workers in printing and related trades. At the start of the book, the investigation that underpins this study is introduced, revealing the context in which it was conducted by a committee related to the Women's Industrial Council and supported by multiple scientific societies. The preface elaborates on the careful efforts made to collect and analyze evidence regarding the occupational roles of women in printing, exploring their wages, training, and the impediments they face in the workforce. The content highlights the historical marginalization of women's labor and the competitive landscape against male workers, setting a foundation for the detailed sociological inquiry that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Women -- Employment -- Great Britain
Subject Working class women -- Great Britain
Subject Women printers -- Great Britain
Subject Printing industry -- Great Britain
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EBook-No. 42275
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