
Women in the Printing Trades: A Sociological Study
Chronicling the Challenges: Gender Dynamics in Printing TradesBy VariousLength8h 45m
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In "Women in the Printing Trades: A Sociological Study," various authors delve into the intricate relationship between gender and labor within the historically male-dominated printing industry. The book employs a blend of qualitative analyses, interviews, and quantitative data, tracing women's roles from the late 19th century to contemporary practices. It surveys the socio-economic barriers women faced and highlights the groundbreaking contributions they made, reshaping the narrative of an industry often overlooked in gender studies. The literary style is academic yet accessible, appealing to both scholars and general readers interested in labor history and feminist sociology. The collective of authors brings diverse backgrounds in sociology, gender studies, and labor history, each contributing unique perspectives that enrich the text. This multidisciplinary approach reflects the authors'Äô commitment to unveiling the complexities of women's experiences in the printing trades. Their extensive research is grounded in archival documentation and fieldwork, revealing personal testimonies that elevate the discourse around labor and gender equality. "Women in the Printing Trades" is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of gender dynamics within industrial settings. Its compelling insights not only celebrate the contributions of women but also challenge prevailing narratives about labor history. Through this sociological lens, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the intersections of gender, labor, and cultural history.
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GenrePsychology
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Publish dateDec 20, 2019
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Table of contents
1PREFACE.
80Wages and expenditure.
2INTRODUCTION.
81Influence on family income.
3CHAPTER I. THE TRADES DESCRIBED.
82Wages rates and married women.
4CHAPTER II. WOMEN IN THE TRADES.
83The employment of married women. (a) London.
5Census figures.: Chief Factory Inspector's figures.
84(b) Bristol and district.
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6CHAPTER III. WOMEN'S WORK AND ORGANISATION.
85(c) Leeds and Bradford.
7Women as Compositors. Historical.
86The moral influence of the married worker.
8Conflict between men and women.
87Family health.
9Printing Trades and the Women's Movement.
88CHAPTER X. WAGES.
10The London experience.
89I.—STATISTICAL VIEW OF THE VARIOUS FIRMS.
11Provincial experience.
90II.—GENERAL GROUPING OF WAGES.
12Organisation amongst bookbinders.
91III.—CHANGE OF WAGES BETWEEN 1885 AND 1900.
13The Bible Society controversy.
92IV.—WAGES IN DIFFERENT OCCUPATIONS.
14The Society of Women employed in Bookbinding.
93V.—EARNINGS OF INDIVIDUALS.
15The Book-folders' Union.
94VI.—JOBBERS.
16National Book-folders and Kindred Trades Union.
95VII.—TIME AND PIECE RATES.
17The Manchester Society.
96APPENDIX I. POINTS UPON WHICH ENQUIRIES WERE MADE.
18Maintaining standards without organisation.
971.—TRAINING.
19Organisation in the miscellaneous trades.
982.—WAGES (Forms appended).
20The attitude of employers.
993.—CONDITIONS OF WORK.
21The women's attitude.
1004.—ORGANISATION.
22CHAPTER IV. MEN AND WOMEN AS WORKERS.
1015.—MARRIED AND UNMARRIED WORKERS.
23Do women displace men?
1026.—SEPARATE FACTORY LEGISLATION.
24The Perth dispute.
1037.—MEN AND WOMEN.
25Value of women's work.
1048.—WOMEN AND MACHINERY.
26The men's view.
1059.—HOME WORK.
27Apparent rivalry.
10610.—INFLUENCE OF WOMEN'S WAGES ON THE FAMILY INCOME.
28A miscellaneous survey.
107APPENDIX II. DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN TYPICAL FIRMS.
29Conclusions.
1081. A.,[94] A well-known Printing Firm in London. Employée's Information.
30Technical training.
1092. A well-known Printing Firm in London. Forewoman's Information.
31"Use and wont."
1103. S., Small Printing Firm in London. Employée's Evidence.
32Girls v. Women.
1114. Q., Job Printing Firm in London. Visit to Works.
33CHAPTER V. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.
1125. L., Printing, etc., Firm in London. Employée's Evidence.
341. THE TRAINING.
1136. T., Weekly Newspaper Firm in London. Visit to Works.
35How girls are taught.
1147. Large Bookbinding Firm in London.
36The learner as workwoman.
1158. Printing and Stationery Firm in London. General Information.
37Compositors.
1169. Lithographic Firm. General Information.
38Women and technical classes.
11710. Paper Colouring and Enamelling Firm in London, also engaged in Showcard Mounting and Varnishing and Book-edge Gilding. Employer's and Manager's Information.
392. WHY WOMEN DO NOT TRAIN.
11811. Bookbinding Firm, West End, London. Employée's Evidence.
40Marriage as an industrial influence.
11912. Bookbinding Firm in London. Employée's Evidence.
41The lack of openings and ambition.
12013. Bookbinding Firm in London. Employée's Evidence.
42Sex reputation.
12114. J., Bookbinding Firm in London. Employée's Evidence and Visit to Works.
43Physique, hours, etc.
12215. B., Stationery Firm in London. Visit to Works.
44Gentility in trade.
12316. R., Stationery Firm (Christmas Cards, etc.) in London. Visit to Works.
45CHAPTER VI. LEGISLATION.
12417. G., Large Stationery Firm in London. Visit to Works.
461. THE LAW.
12518. K., Stationery Firm in London. Visit to Works.
47Conditions of employment, 1866.
12619. I., Stationery and Stamping Firm in London. Employee's Evidence.
48Legislation, 1867.
12720. F., Stationery Firm in London. Employee's Evidence.
49Factory and Workshop Act, 1878.
12821. X., Stamping Firm in London. Employee's Evidence.
50Factory and Workshop Act, 1901.
12922 and 23. U. and V., Two Stamping Firms in London. Employee's Evidence.
512. ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL EFFECTS OF LEGISLATION.
13024. Y., Machine Ruling Firm in London. Visit to Works.
52Has legislation displaced women?
13125. Paper Bag Making in London. Employee's Evidence.
53The case of women compositors.
13226. Printer's and Bookbinder's Firm in Leeds. Employer's Information.
54Have their opportunities been limited?
133Relief Stamping Firms. General Summary.
55Legislation and home work.
134Job Hands. Interview with Agent.
56Work sent to "folding houses."
135APPENDIX III. GENERAL GLASGOW REPORT.
57Nightwork.
136(A.) Letterpress Printing. Machine Feeding and Flying.
58The job hand.
137(B.) Lithographic Printing. Machine Feeding.
59Increase of permanent staff.
138(C.) Letterpress Printing. Type-setting.
60Nightwork and overtime.
139(D.) Bookbinding.
61Testimony of employers.
140(E.) Machine Ruling.
62Opinion of employées.
141(F.) Type and Stereotype Founding.
63The opinions of forewomen.
142(G.) Paper Staining.
64Exceptions.
143(H.) Paper-box Making.
65Overtime experience.
144(I.) Pattern-book Making.
66Has legislation affected wages?
145APPENDIX IV. WOMEN IN THE PRINTING TRADES IN BIRMINGHAM.
67Want of elasticity in the law.
146MACHINE RULING.
68CHAPTER VII. WOMEN AND MACHINERY.
147TABLE PROCESSES.
69Effect of machinery.
148ENVELOPE MAKING.
70Displacement.
149COLOUR PRINTING.
71Cheap labour and mechanical appliances.
150BOOKBINDING.
72CHAPTER VIII. HOME WORK.
151PAPER-BAG MAKING.
73Census figures.
152Business No. 1.
74Home work drawbacks.
153Business No. 2.
75Home work processes.
154MACHINE FEEDING.
76The home worker.
155APPENDIX V.
77Paper-bag making.
156APPENDIX VI.
78The homes.
157APPENDIX VII.
79CHAPTER IX. THE MARRIED AND THE UNMARRIED.