"Prisoners of Poverty Abroad" by Helen Campbell is a late 19th-century exploration of the hardships endured by working women across different nations. The book examines their labor, earnings, and how economic systems influence their daily lives. Through direct observations and a commitment to ethical considerations, Campbell shines a light on the difficulties and unfair treatment experienced by female laborers in Europe and America. The book begins with the author's dedication to understanding the challenges faced by these women, stemming from her previous research on New York labor conditions. Starting in London, she witnesses extreme distress among the unemployed in Trafalgar Square, creating a powerful image of despair common among those whose labor is exploited. By sharing impactful stories, such as that of a young girl named Nelly and her struggles, the initial chapters show readers the harsh realities faced by working-class women as they seek both dignity and a way to survive.
Prisoners of Poverty Abroad
By Helen Campbell
Witness the late 19th-century world through the eyes of working women as they fight for survival against poverty and exploitation across continents.
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About the AuthorHelen Stuart Campbell was an American author, economist, and editor, as well as a social and industrial reformer. She was a pioneer in the field of home economics. Her Household Economics (1897) was an early textbook in the field of domestic science.
Helen Stuart Campbell was an American author, economist, and editor, as well as a social and industrial reformer. She was a pioneer in the field of home economics. Her Household Economics (1897) was an early textbook in the field of domestic science.
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