The Canadian Girl at Work: A Book of Vocational Guidance (eBook)

Marjory MacMurchy Willison Lady (Autor)

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2022
113 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734053-9 (EAN)

Infos

Marjory MacMurchy Lady Willison's 'The Canadian Girl at Work: A Book of Vocational Guidance' is a seminal work that delves into the practical aspects of choosing and excelling in a career during the early 20th century. The book offers valuable insights into various vocational options available for young women in Canada, providing detailed guidance on how to navigate the workforce with grace and determination. Written in a straightforward and informative style, Willison's work reflects the societal norms and expectations of the time, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities faced by women entering the workforce. The book serves as a historical document capturing the vocational landscape of the era. Marjory MacMurchy Lady Willison, a prominent figure in women's advocacy and education, drew upon her own experiences and observations to create this comprehensive guide for aspiring working women. Her expertise in the field of vocational guidance and her dedication to promoting women's empowerment are evident throughout the book. 'The Canadian Girl at Work' is a must-read for those interested in women's history, vocational education, and the evolving role of women in society.

Autor

Marjory MacMurchy, who became Lady Willison following her marriage to Sir John Stephen Willison, was a Canadian author and journalist with a focus on social and women's issues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tracing her illustrious career, MacMurchy was a contributor to the public discourse through her writings, which included the book 'The Canadian Girl at Work: A Book of Vocational Guidance'. This particular work is significant for its pioneering role in vocational guidance literature, aiming to empower young Canadian women by exploring various career paths open to them at a time when women's roles in society and the workforce were rapidly evolving. The book's perspective reflects MacMurchy's commitment to addressing the practical and educational concerns of women, thereby contributing to the broader feminist dialogue of the era. Her literary style, often characterized as didactic and informative, combined with an engaging narrative, helped to make the subject matter accessible to a broader audience. MacMurchy's contributions have been acknowledged for their part in fostering the development of vocational guidance and for advocating for women's economic independence in Canada. Her distinguished position as an author and advocate cemented her legacy in the Canadian social and literary landscapes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
• Schlagworte: Canada • Canadian historical fiction • Canadian History • career choices literature • career development • Classic Literature • Early 20th Century • early 20th century classics • Employment • female career development • Feminist literature • gender roles • Industries • inspirational women's novels • Labor • land use • Marjory MacMurchy novels • Professional empowerment • Social issues fiction • Societal Transformation • vocational guidance • vocational guidance literature • Women • Women Empowerment • women's employment fiction • Women's liberation