Italian Women In Industry: A Study Of Conditions In New York City (1919)

By Louise C. Odencrantz, Russell Sage Foundation, Louise Christine Odencrantz

Book Overview

Italian Women in Industry: A Study of Conditions in New York City is a book written by Louise Christine Odencrantz and published in 1919. The book is a detailed study of the working conditions of Italian women employed in various industries in New York City during the early 20th century. Odencrantz's work sheds light on the harsh realities faced by Italian immigrant women who worked in factories, sweatshops, and other industries in New York City. She provides a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and cultural factors that contributed to the exploitation of Italian women in the workplace. The book includes a detailed examination of the working conditions, wages, hours, and living conditions of Italian women. It also explores the impact of gender, race, and ethnicity on their experiences in the workplace. Odencrantz's work is an important contribution to the history of labor and immigration in the United States. It provides valuable insights into the struggles and challenges faced by immigrant women in the early 20th century and highlights the need for better working conditions and labor protections. Overall, Italian Women in Industry: A Study of Conditions in New York City is a significant historical document that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of Italian immigrant women in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor, immigration, and women's rights in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164925385
• ISBN13: 9781164925385
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"