The Trade Union Woman (eBook)

Alice Henry (Autor)

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2022
249 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737292-9 (EAN)

Infos

Alice Henry's 'The Trade Union Woman' is a seminal work that explores the experiences and contributions of women in the labor movement in the early 20th century. Through a blend of historical analysis and firsthand accounts, Henry sheds light on the challenges faced by women workers and their efforts to organize for better working conditions and rights. The book is written in a straightforward and informative style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in labor history and gender studies. Alice Henry, a pioneering feminist and labor activist, drew upon her own experiences in the trade union movement to write this groundbreaking book. As a former editor of 'Life and Labor' magazine and an advocate for women's suffrage, Henry was uniquely positioned to document the stories of working women and their fight for economic and social justice. I highly recommend 'The Trade Union Woman' to anyone interested in the intersection of gender, labor, and social activism. Alice Henry's work continues to resonate today, offering valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for equality in the workplace and beyond.

Autor

Alice Henry (1857–1943) was an influential Australian-born American journalist, suffragist, and labor reformer whose work left a significant imprint on the American labor movement. She is best known for her seminal book, 'The Trade Union Woman' (1915), which is a comprehensive account of women's labor organizations and their struggles for better working conditions and suffrage. Henry's writing is characterized by a profound commitment to social justice and feminism, interweaving factual analysis with passionate advocacy for women's rights within the labor movement. She brought a unique perspective to the discourse on labor by emphasizing the intersectionality of gender and class in her literary undertakings. After migrating to the United States in 1906, Henry became a leading figure in the Women's Trade Union League, where she combined her journalistic prowess with activism, contributing to the education and mobilization of union women. Her contributions to labor rights and feminist literature reflect an enduring legacy that continues to inspire scholars and activists. With 'The Trade Union Woman,' Henry not only chronicled the evolution of women's labor but also provided a framework for understanding the critical role of women in the trade union movement, marking her as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century labor reform.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: Alice Henry Author • Early 20th Century Feminism • Early twentieth-century US • Feminist labor literature • gender equality activism • historical feminist literature • Historical labor perspectives • Industries • Labor • labor movement fiction • labor movement history • land use • progressive era fiction • Progressive labor policies • Social Justice in Classics • social reform narrative • Socio-Political Classics • trade union activism • Trade Unions in Literature • United States • Women labor union members • women's rights advocacy • Women's Rights Classic • Women's trade unions • Worker's Rights Novel