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The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social Study

By Frances Blascoer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the early 20th-century lives of Honolulu's working women as they navigate social challenges and industrial opportunities.

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2019-11-19
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Summary

"The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social Study" by Frances Blascoer is a study from the early 1900s that analyzes the lives of working women in Honolulu, specifically detailing their industrial opportunities and social difficulties. The analysis begins with an overview of the survey, emphasizing both achievements like fair hours and secure workplaces and possibilities for advancement. Blascoer acknowledges the value of community participation and committee involvement in Honolulu, indicating a dedication to analyzing social and economic issues in order to promote improved regulations and outcomes for all people. The entire tone of the work revolves around the analysis of the findings, including discussions of different conditions, and it sets the stage for an assessment of social and economic concerns ultimately aimed at fostering better policies and community outcomes.

About the Author

Frances Blascoer was an American business manager. She was the NAACP's first Executive Secretary. She served in 1910–1911. Frances Helen Blascoer (1873-1938) born to Samuel and Julia Blascoer in Marshall, Wisconsin. She lived in China from 1917 to 1922 and later was an antique dealer in New York. She spent the final years of her life in the Creedmoor Division of the Brooklyn State Hospital.

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