Prisoners Of Poverty: Women Wage Workers, Their Trades And Their Lives (1887)

Prisoners of Poverty: Women Wage Workers, Their Trades and Their Lives is a book written by Helen Campbell in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the lives of women who worked in various trades during the late 19th century in America. Campbell, a social reformer, conducted extensive research and interviews to bring to light the harsh realities faced by women workers.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different trade, including sewing, laundry, and factory work. Campbell describes the working conditions, wages, and hours of each trade, highlighting the exploitation and abuse faced by women workers. She also delves into the personal lives of the workers, discussing their living conditions, health, and family situations.Throughout the book, Campbell argues for the need for social reform and the improvement of working conditions for women. She advocates for better wages, shorter hours, and improved safety measures in the workplace. She also discusses the need for education and training for women to improve their job prospects.Overall, Prisoners of Poverty is a powerful and eye-opening account of the struggles faced by women workers in the late 19th century. It sheds light on the injustices and hardships faced by these women and calls for change and reform to improve their lives.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.