The Employments of Women: A Cyclopædia of Woman's Work (eBook)

Virginia Penny (Autor)

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2022
624 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734456-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Employments of Women: A Cyclopædia of Woman's Work," Virginia Penny presents a comprehensive exploration of the diverse roles women occupied in the late 19th century, effectively challenging the rigid gender norms of her time. Written in an encyclopedic format, the book meticulously categorizes various occupations and vocations, from the conventional to the innovative, providing a rich tapestry of women's contributions to society. Penny's literary style is both accessible and informative, blending factual content with a strong narrative voice that emphasizes the importance of women's economic independence amidst the prevailing societal constraints of her era. Virginia Penny, a pioneer in women's employment advocacy, draws from her extensive experience as a successful writer and journalist to illuminate the often-overlooked labor and achievements of women. Penny herself faced the challenges of a male-dominated publishing industry and thus became a passionate advocate for women's rights, amplifying the often-voiceless narratives of working women in her writings. Her commitment to illuminating these issues stems from a deeply ingrained belief in gender equality and the potential of women to succeed beyond the confines of domesticity. Readers are encouraged to engage with this seminal work for its historical significance and its insightful commentary on social structures. "The Employments of Women" not only serves as a vital resource for those studying women's history and labor movements but also inspires contemporary discussions about gender roles and economic empowerment, making it a must-read for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in the evolution of women's work.

Autor

Virginia Penny, a name synonymous with early feminist economic literature, carved a niche in the historical discourse through her relentless pursuit to document and analyze the vocational prospects available to women in the 19th century. Her seminal work, 'The Employments of Women: A Cyclopaedia of Woman's Work' (1863), stands as a bedrock of her literary and scholarly contributions. In this exhaustively researched tome, Penny delved into a myriad of occupations, examining the conditions, salaries, and societal barriers facing women in the workforce. With a meticulous eye, she catalogued over 500 jobs, advocating for fair wages and opportunities in the face of gender biases prevalent during her time. Her writing, characterized by its empirical rigor and socio-economic critiques, became an essential resource for understanding the interplay of genders within the labor market of the period. Penny's advocacy went beyond mere documentation; she embodied the emerging feminist economic ideology, empowering women through the acquisition of knowledge and shedding light on the importance of financial independence. Although not as widely celebrated as some of her contemporaries, Penny's pioneering contributions continue to resonate in historical and gender studies, offering a vital glimpse into the evolving landscape of women's employment during a pivotal era in American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: 19th century women's studies • 19th century women's work • 19th Century Workforce • antique women's career guide • classic feminist texts • economic gender studies classics • Employment • female employment encyclopedia • female empowerment • female empowerment literature • female workforce contributions • feminist historical analysis • Feminist literature • Gender equality • gender equality advocacy • historical non-fiction • historical occupations women • historical women's work • Industries • Labor • Labor Advocacy • land use • mid-Victorian labor studies • pioneering women authors • Social Reform Movements • Socio-Economic Emancipation • victorian era women's roles • Victorian Labor History • Virginia Penny feminism • Virginia Penny literature • Women • Women's Economic Independence • Women's employment • women's employment history • women's rights