Economic effects of the world war upon women and children in Great Britain
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"Economic Effects of the World War upon Women and Children in Great Britain" by Irene Osgood Andrews is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the significant shifts in the roles and employment of women and children in Great Britain as a result of World War I. It delves into how the war catalyzed an industrial revolution that led to women's increased participation in various sectors, particularly
those traditionally held by men. The opening of the book sets the tone for an analysis of the economic landscape during and after the war, highlighting the dramatic influx of women and children into the workforce. It provides an overview of the change in employment status, noting that as men were conscripted into military service, women stepped into labor roles that were previously closed to them. This transformative period created both opportunities for advancement and challenges regarding wages and working conditions, as the number of women in industrial positions and children's labor needs shifted through the war efforts and subsequent reconstruction phases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andrews, Irene Osgood, 1879-1963 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hobbs, Margaret A. |
| LoC No. | 21011606 |
| Title | Economic effects of the world war upon women and children in Great Britain |
| Edition | 2nd (revised) edition. |
| Original Publication | New York: Oxford University Press, 1921. |
| Series Title | Preliminary economic studies of the war, 4 |
| Note | At head of title: Carnegie endowment for international peace. Division of economics and history. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Women -- Employment -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Weapons industry -- Employees |
| Subject | Child labor -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72639 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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