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Title: Woman and Labour
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary: "Woman and Labour" by Olive Schreiner is a sociological examination written in the early 20th century that explores the roles and labor of women throughout history and in contemporary society. The text investigates the evolution of women’s work, societal expectations, and how these realities have impacted women's rights and roles, particularly in the context of economic changes brought by modern civilization. At the start of the work, Schreiner outlines her motivations and the book's overarching themes, sharing personal connections to her studies of women in various societal classes. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of the historical progression of women's roles, from active contributors to societies in primitive times to the "parasitism" that has developed in certain contexts as civilizations advanced. She suggests that women have historically been both the backbone of societal labor and simultaneously marginalized, a duality that demands attention and reassessment in the face of modern labor structures that often exclude them. The emotional resonance and philosophical depth of Schreiner's reflections lay the groundwork for a compelling and critical discourse on the need for greater recognition and opportunity for women in the labor force, hinting at the broader implications of these issues for society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 30.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920
EBook No.: 1440
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 12610
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Women -- Employment
Subject: Women -- Economic conditions
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Woman and Labour
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
Summary: "Woman and Labour" by Olive Schreiner is a sociological examination written in the early 20th century that explores the roles and labor of women throughout history and in contemporary society. The text investigates the evolution of women’s work, societal expectations, and how these realities have impacted women's rights and roles, particularly in the context of economic changes brought by modern civilization. At the start of the work, Schreiner outlines her motivations and the book's overarching themes, sharing personal connections to her studies of women in various societal classes. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of the historical progression of women's roles, from active contributors to societies in primitive times to the "parasitism" that has developed in certain contexts as civilizations advanced. She suggests that women have historically been both the backbone of societal labor and simultaneously marginalized, a duality that demands attention and reassessment in the face of modern labor structures that often exclude them. The emotional resonance and philosophical depth of Schreiner's reflections lay the groundwork for a compelling and critical discourse on the need for greater recognition and opportunity for women in the labor force, hinting at the broader implications of these issues for society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 30.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920
EBook No.: 1440
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 12610
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Women -- Employment
Subject: Women -- Economic conditions
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.