Women Oppose Regulations on Their Labor in 1873 "The Bill confirms the principle that women are not capable of deciding for themselves…”

Labor

Pamphlet

[Woman Employment] Jessie Boucherett. Legislative Restrictions on Women’s Labour. Vigilance Association for the Defence of Personal Rights. Reprinted by kind permission from the “Englishwoman Review.” London: Frederick Bell & Co., [1873]. First edition. 12 pages. Original paper wrappers. 8 x 5 in. “Another objection is that the Bill confirms the principle that women are not capable of deciding for themselves…” This report criticizes regulations proposed to limit the hours that new mothers may work in factories. “It has caused some surprise that Bills framed for so benevolent a purpose should have met with opposition from an unexpected quarter.” A major issues Boucherett raises is the fact that there is no social support for married women who cannot work; she reasons that the decrease in hours would leading to “much suffering and some crime” as “it would always be difficult, and sometimes impossible, for a woman to provide sufficient food for herself and four or five little children.” Toning to front cover. Few chips, losses along right edge. In good condition.

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