Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 186486 (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History),Used

Working Women of Collar City: Gender, Class, and Community in Troy, 186486 (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History),Used

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Why have some working women succeeded at organizing in spite of obstacles to labor activity? Under what circumstances were they able to form alliances with male workers?Carole Turbin explores these and other questions by examining the case of Troy, New York. In the 1860s, Troy produced nearly all the nation's detachable shirt collars and cuffs. The city's collar laundresses were largely Irish immigrants. Their union was officially the nation's first women's labor organization, and one of the best organized. Turbin provides a new perspective on gender and shows that women's family ties are not necessarily a conservative influence but may encourage women's and men's collective action.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Working Women of Collar City'? A: The book explores the experiences of working women in Troy, New York, particularly focusing on their organizing efforts and the circumstances that enabled them to form alliances with male workers.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Working Women of Collar City' is Carole Turbin.
  • Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the years between 1864 and 1886.
  • Q: What type of labor organization is highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights the nation's first women's labor organization, which was formed by collar laundresses in Troy.
  • Q: What is the significance of Troy, New York, in the context of this book? A: Troy was a major producer of detachable shirt collars and cuffs in the 1860s and served as a backdrop for examining the labor movements of working women.
  • Q: What themes are explored in 'Working Women of Collar City'? A: The book explores themes of gender, class, community, and the role of family ties in collective action among workers.
  • Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was 'Working Women of Collar City' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 1994.
  • Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.

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