Publisher's Synopsis
Women's Work and Wages: A Phase of Life in an Industrial City is a book written by Edward Cadbury and originally published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive study of the lives of women working in the industrial sector in Birmingham, England, during the early 20th century. Cadbury's research is based on interviews with over 1,000 women who worked in various industries, including metalworking, textiles, and food production.The book provides a detailed account of the working conditions and wages of women in different industries, as well as the impact of their work on their health and family life. Cadbury also examines the role of trade unions and the government in regulating women's work and improving their conditions.Women's Work and Wages is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and achievements of working-class women during a time of significant social and economic change. The book remains relevant today as a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality in the workplace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
