Threads Of Solidarity: Women In South African Industry, 1900-1980
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Iris Berger
Binding: Paperback
Published: Indiana University Press/ James Currey., 1992
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the pivotal role of women in South African industrial development from the turn of the 20th century through the apartheid era. It uncovers the complex social and economic forces that shaped their experiences, detailing their struggles for fair labor practices and their contributions to the nation's economy. Berger presents a compelling narrative of resilience and collective action, illustrating how women forged bonds of solidarity amidst challenging circumstances. The text argues for a re-evaluation of traditional historical perspectives by highlighting the often-overlooked agency of female workers. This scholarly account offers profound insights into gender, labor, and resistance within a critical period of South African history.
Author: Iris Berger
Binding: Paperback
Published: Indiana University Press/ James Currey., 1992
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work chronicles the pivotal role of women in South African industrial development from the turn of the 20th century through the apartheid era. It uncovers the complex social and economic forces that shaped their experiences, detailing their struggles for fair labor practices and their contributions to the nation's economy. Berger presents a compelling narrative of resilience and collective action, illustrating how women forged bonds of solidarity amidst challenging circumstances. The text argues for a re-evaluation of traditional historical perspectives by highlighting the often-overlooked agency of female workers. This scholarly account offers profound insights into gender, labor, and resistance within a critical period of South African history.