Women and Trade Unions in France

Based on the thorough examination of French archival sources, this book examines in detail two industries in which women formed the majority of the workforce in France between 1890 and 1914. It contributes to a better understanding of the way in which women perceived themselves, and were perceived in French trade union history prior to 1914.

Autorentext

Sandra Salin teaches French language and French studies at Newcastle University. She is particularly interested in language teaching and learning as well as the history of the labour movement in France, with a particular focus on women s role and status in this movement.

Inhalt

Contents: Women in industry Trade unions attitudes to women Women and trade unionism Women on strike.