Women's Work

"Woman's Work" by A. A. (Agnes Amy) Brooke is a social study from the late 1800s that observes the shifts in women’s roles and circumstances across different jobs during an era marked by considerable reform and societal transformation. The book sets out to investigate the actual difficulties and possibilities encountered by women in the working world, especially concerning their entitlements and positions in sectors traditionally led by men. With a preface by Lady Dilke, the book emphasizes a realistic examination of women's industrial status, avoiding abstract arguments about their rights. It highlights the historical obstacles women have faced in achieving financial freedom and stresses the continuous requirement for societal changes related to women's rights in the workplace. The evolving social and legal environment has presented both openings and problems for women, requiring a detailed analysis of their well-being, working conditions, and the effects of their labor on family and society.