Out to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women in the United States, 20th Anniversary Edition
A comprehensive history of wage-earning women in the United States, exploring the economic, legal, and social forces that shaped their participation in the workforce over two centuries.
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Out to Work traces the evolving role of women in the American workforce from the colonial era through the twentieth century.
The book examines how economic, legal, and social forces shaped women's access to paid labor and their experiences on the job.
It highlights the persistent tension between domestic expectations and the growing demand for female workers in factories, offices, and professions.
The 20th Anniversary Edition includes a new preface reflecting on changes in women's employment since the original publication.
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