Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 287 Blatch, Harriot Stanton 1856 1940 Mobilizing Woman-Power E-text prepared by Debra Storr and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Mobilizing Woman-Power" by Harriot Stanton Blatch is a historical account that likely traces its origins to the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This work underscores the vital role women played in supporting the war efforts across different nations, particularly focusing on their contributions in Britain, France, Germany, and America. The book passionately advocates for the mobilization and recognition of women's labor, emphasizing that their involvement is not only essential for wartime successes but also for post-war societal progress and empowerment. The opening portion of "Mobilizing Woman-Power" sets the stage for a compelling argument regarding the crucial involvement of women during the Great War. It begins with a dedication to the women of Britain and France, acknowledging their steadfast support as a secondary line of defense during the conflict. Following this, a foreword by Theodore Roosevelt further highlights the urgency of mobilizing female labor to meet wartime demands. Blatch argues that the war serves as a pivotal moment that requires women to recognize their capacity for service, noting that their labor is as integral to victory as that of men in combat. The author weaves together observations on the societal changes prompted by women's contributions, illustrating how these shifts could lay the groundwork for a new understanding of women's roles in both wartime and future governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Women D501 Text World War I Browsing: Gender & Sexuality Studies Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 264056 2025-06-04T11:50:25.090722 text/html 257941 2020-12-19T14:43:24 text/html 1144662 2025-06-04T11:50:35.129714 application/epub+zip 1147616 2025-06-04T11:50:29.749714 application/epub+zip 170534 2025-06-04T11:50:27.351736 application/epub+zip 1212684 2025-06-04T11:50:38.395663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1187670 2025-06-04T11:50:33.215749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286149 2022-09-05T06:50:09.917879 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247870 2023-10-05T04:55:05.132845 text/plain 16067 2025-06-04T11:50:38.583662 application/rdf+xml 13769 2025-06-04T11:50:27.932711 image/jpeg 3481 2025-06-04T11:50:27.640724 image/jpeg 1269803 2025-06-04T11:50:25.218720 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia