Working Life of Women in the Seventeenth Century
Written by Alice Clark
Published by Public Domain
Genre: Historical Non-Fiction
Audience: Scholars and general readers interested in women's history and economic history
Tone: Analytical
Alice Clark's "Working Life of Women in the Seventeenth Century" explores the transformative roles of women in England during a pivotal economic shift, highlighting their contributions to various sectors while revealing the challenges and systemic barriers they faced in asserting their independence.
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Summary
Alice Clark's "Working Life of Women in the Seventeenth Century" offers a comprehensive exploration of women's roles during a transformative era in England. The book examines how economic shifts, particularly the rise of capitalism, influenced women's participation in various sectors, from agriculture to textiles and healthcare. Through detailed narratives, Clark highlights the resilience and adaptability of women like Lady Barrymore and Lady Gardiner, who navigated societal constraints to assert their economic agency. However, the book also reveals the complexities of these changes, including the decline of women's roles in midwifery and the challenges faced by wage-earning women. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of women's work and the persistent barriers they encountered.
