Maternity: Letters from Working-Women
Voices of Labor and Love: Unveiling Working-Mothers' TruthsBy Various
Length6h 50m
About this audiobook
In "Maternity: Letters from Working-Women," a compelling anthology, various authors present a poignant collection of personal letters reflecting the multifaceted experiences of working women during a transformative period in history. The literary style is both intimate and unvarnished, bridging the gap between the domestic and industrial spheres. Each letter serves as a microcosm of larger societal issues, including labor rights, maternal health, and the struggle for personal agency, thereby situating the correspondence within the broader feminist discourse of the time. The anthology is notable for its rich historical context, revealing how the intersection of gender and labor shaped women's identities and choices. The contributors to this anthology are a diverse group of working women, many of whom faced challenges that resonated deeply within the socio-economic fabric of their communities. Their letters convey not only personal narratives but also collective resilience and solidarity among women in a rapidly changing world. The work encapsulates the lived realities of these women while shedding light on the socio-political milieu that informed their voices, often marked by a quest for recognition and rights in both the workplace and the home. This anthology is a crucial read for anyone interested in gender studies, labor history, or the evolving role of women in society. It offers invaluable insights into the complexities of motherhood and work, making it an essential resource for scholars, students, and readers alike. By immersing yourself in these letters, you will gain a profound understanding of the historical roots of contemporary discussions about gender and labor.
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Rating★★★★ 4.2 (176)
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GenreSelf-Help
Length6 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 28, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
21. Twenty Years of Child-Bearing.
32. “Out of Bed on the Third Day.”
43. Hospitals—A Crying Need.
54. “All Day Washing and Ironing.”
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65. A Half-Starved Pregnancy.
76. Healthy and Strong.
87. “She is Real Ill.”
98. Men Need Education.
109. Bad Confinements.
1110. “I am a Ruined Woman.”
1211. “I was Awfully Poor.”
1312. “I Dragged about in Misery.”
1413. “Very Fortunate.”
1514. Inflammation.
1615. “Oh, the Horrors we Suffer!”
1716. “A Nightmare Yet.”
1817. Lack of Food and Bad Housing.
1918. Astonishing Health.
2019. “Kept All to Myself.”
2120. Stead’s Penny Poets.
2221. How a Woman may Suffer.
2322. “Got on Splendidly.”
2423. “One of the Fortunate.”
2524. Utterly Overdone.
2625. Three Children in Three Years.
2726. “Such is the Life of Poor Women.”
2827. Worked up to the Last.
2928. Heavy Expense of Childbirth.
3029. “I am Nearly Used Up.”
3130. “Mother Last.”
3231. Little To Tell.
3332. Restriction Advocated.
3433. “Almost a Wreck.”
3534. Delicate Children.
3635. Continual Pregnancy for Fifteen Years.
3736. Many Miscarriages.
3837. Against Large Families.
3938. “Other Children with Measles.”
4039. Benefit from Hearts of Oak.
4140. Neglect by Doctors.
4241. Over-Child-Bearing.
4342. “Constant Care and Help.”
4443. Bad Experiences.
4544. “An Indomitable Will.”
4645. “Mock Modesty.”
4746. A Healthy Mill-Worker.
4847. “I Think a Lot.”
4948. “A Time of Horror.”
5049. Very Hard Times.
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