Abstract
Late nineteenth century society was still fundamentally patriarchal … husbands and fathers held sway over the women in their familial circle, while employers and politicians were still almost exclusively men … this strike stands out as a watershed event in the evolution of feminism, demonstrating that women too could be successful in bargaining with their employers for improved conditions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Women's Legal Landmarks |
| Subtitle of host publication | Celebrating the history of women and law in the UK and Ireland |
| Editors | Erika Rackley, Rosemary Auchmuty |
| Place of Publication | Oxford, UK |
| Publisher | Hart Publishing |
| Chapter | 11 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781782259787, 9781782259794 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781782259770, 1782259775 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Dec 2018 |
