Feminism and the Politics of Working Women - The Women''s Co-Operative Guild, 1880s to the Second World War

This text discusses the development of the Women's Co-operative Guild from the 1880s to World War II. Charting the rise and fall of a feminist organization, the author assesses its political significance and examines the causes of its demise.

List of contents

Introduction; 1: Beginnings; 2: Vision; 3: Identity; 4: Campaigns; 5: Conflict; 6: Labour; 7: Rules; 8: Compromises; 9: Endings

About the author

Gillian Scott

Summary

This text discusses the development of the Women's Co-operative Guild from the 1880s to World War II. Charting the rise and fall of a feminist organization, the author assesses its political significance and examines the causes of its demise.

Product details

• Authors: Gillian Scott, Scott Gillian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.07.2016
• EAN: 9781138969674
• ISBN: 978-1-138-96967-4
• No. of pages: 310
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, 20th Century, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Feminism & feminist theory, Social and cultural history, Feminism and feminist theory