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Adapting to Capitalism

Working Women in the English Economy, 1700-1850

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226 pages

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Exploring women's employment from 1700 to 1850, this book focuses on Essex and examines various sectors including the worsted industry, agriculture, and service. It analyzes themes such as the sexual division of labor, the impact of capitalism, and the concepts of 'separate spheres' and 'domestic ideology.' By addressing contemporary historical debates, the book provides insights into the continuity and change in women's roles during this transformative period.

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1996, hardcover

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