Women in Gainful Occupation 1870 to 1920 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025337753)

"Women in Gainful Occupation 1870 to 1920" is a comprehensive statistical study of the evolving role of women in the American workforce during a period of transformative economic change. Authored by Joseph A. Hill and based on extensive census data, this work provides a detailed analysis of the growth and distribution of women workers across various industries and professions. The book examines the shift from domestic and agricultural labor toward manufacturing, clerical, and professional roles, offering critical insights into the social and economic forces that shaped female employment over five decades.

Through a series of comparative tables and interpretative text, the work explores trends in age, marital status, race, and nativity among working women. It serves as an essential primary resource for understanding the historical progression of labor participation and the broadening opportunities for women in the United States between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This scholarly analysis remains a vital reference for researchers of economic history, sociology, and women's studies, documenting the significant impact of the Industrial Revolution on the gendered landscape of American labor.

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