Mothers in Industry

"Mothers in Industry" is a seminal sociological study that examines the complex intersection of motherhood and industrial labor in the early 20th century. Written by Gwendolyn Salisbury Hughes, Ph.D., this work provides a detailed analysis of the lives of wage-earning mothers, exploring the economic pressures that drive women into the workforce and the subsequent impact on family dynamics and child welfare. Based on extensive field research and interviews, the book investigates the motivations behind maternal employment, the types of industries where mothers were most frequently employed, and the standard of living maintained by these households. Hughes delves into the dual burden of domestic responsibilities and industrial toil, offering a critical look at the social and health implications for both the women and their children. A significant contribution to the fields of women's studies and labor history, "Mothers in Industry" remains a vital resource for understanding the historical development of the female labor force. Its objective approach and data-driven insights shed light on the structural challenges faced by working-class families and the evolving role of women in the modern economy. This work is essential reading for those interested in the history of social reform, industrial sociology, and the enduring debate over the balance between work and family life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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