Irish Women at Work, 1930-1960: An Oral History

by Elizabeth Kiely, Maire Leane, Benedict Kiely

Based on 42 interviews, Irish Women at Work 1930-1960 contains the stories of Irish women's working lives, as located in the broader context of their family life experiences, schooling, and aspirations, as well as their entrance into the work force, job descriptions, working conditions, and overall careers. The interconnections between their work and social lives, along with their public and private roles, are explored. What paid work meant to women,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716533901
• ISBN13: 9780716533900
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Irish Academic Press
• Length: 240 Pages