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Unprotected Labor: Household Workers, Politics, And Middleclass Reform In New York, 18701940
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Through An Analysis Of Women'S Reform, Domestic Worker Activism, And Cultural Values Attached To Public And Private Space, Vanessa May Explains How And Why Domestic Workers, The Largest Category Of Working Women Before 1940, Were Excluded From Labor Protections That Formed The Foundation Of The Welfare State. Looking At The Debate Over Domestic Service From Both Sides Of The Class Divide, Unprotected Labor Assesses Middleclass Women'S Reform Programs As Well As Household Workers' Efforts To Determine Their Own Working Conditions.May Argues That Workingclass Women Sought To Define The Middleclass Home As A Workplace Even As Employers And Reformers Regarded The Home As Private Space. The Result Was That Labor Reformers Left Domestic Workers Out Of Labor Protections That Covered Other Women Workers In New York Between The Late Nineteenth Century And The New Deal. By Recovering The History Of Domestic Workers As Activists In The Debate Over Labor Legislation, May Challenges Depictions Of Domestics As Passive Workers And Reformers As Selfless Advocates Of Working Women. Unprotected Labor Illuminates How The Domesticservice Debate Turned The Middleclass Home Inside Out, Making Private Problems Public And Bringing Concerns Like Labor Conflict And Government Regulation Into The Middleclass Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Unprotected Labor'? A: 'Unprotected Labor' explores the history of domestic workers in New York and their exclusion from labor protections, examining the interplay between middle-class reform movements and household worker activism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Unprotected Labor' is Vanessa H. May, who analyzes the historical context of domestic labor and women's activism.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Unprotected Labor' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Unprotected Labor' have? A: The book contains a total of 262 pages, providing an in-depth look at its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Unprotected Labor' published? A: 'Unprotected Labor' was published on June 1, 2011.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Unprotected Labor' is categorized under Labor & Industrial Relations, focusing on issues related to domestic work and labor rights.
- Q: Is 'Unprotected Labor' a new or used book? A: This book is in new condition, ensuring a fresh, high-quality reading experience.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title, 'Unprotected Labor'? A: The title 'Unprotected Labor' signifies the lack of legal protections for domestic workers, highlighting their struggles for recognition and rights in the labor force.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or visual content? A: 'Unprotected Labor' is noted as an illustrated edition, which may include relevant images or graphics to support the text.
- Q: What historical period does 'Unprotected Labor' cover? A: The book covers the historical period from 1870 to 1940, focusing on the evolution of domestic work and labor laws in New York.