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Discover 'Ladies Can't Climb Ladders', a powerful centenary history focusing on the trailblazing women who reshaped the professional landscape between the World Wars. This inspirational book, published in 2021 by Random House UK, dives deep into the impacts of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919, a landmark legislation that recognized women's professional capabilities at last. Through the lives of six remarkable pioneers in medicine, law, academia, architecture, engineering, and the church, the author reveals the struggles and triumphs faced by women in their pursuit of professional equality. Robinson's compelling narrative not only highlights their aspirations but also examines societal responses to their ambitions, making it particularly relevant in discussions about gender equality, the gender pay gap, and equal opportunities for women today. With rich insights and a focus on personal stories, 'Ladies Can't Climb Ladders' invites readers to reflect on the ongoing challenges women face in the workplace. Perfect for those interested in women's history, feminism, and social justice, this book is indeed a must-read. Delivery information: This brand new paperback contains 368 pages filled with enlightening content and is shipped from Smartfox NZ for your convenience. Grab your copy today and delve into the lives and legacies of these pivotal women who opened doors for future generations!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784163990
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368
Description:
An inspiring centenary history of the influential women whose entry into professional roles between the wars shaped the personal and working lives of women today.
It is a myth that either of the World Wars liberated women.
The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in modern Britain. It marked at once political watershed and a social revolution; the point at which women of 21 and over were recognised in law as being as competent as men. But were they? What actually happened when this bill was passed? This is the story of what happened next.
Ladies Can't Climb Ladders focuses on the lives of six women - six pioneers - forging paths in the fields of medicine, law, academia, architecture, engineering and the church. Robinson's startling study into the public and private lives of these women sheds light not on the desires and ambitions of her subjects but how family and society responded to the working woman and what their legacy looks like today.
This book is written in their honour. It is a book about live subjects- equal opportunity, the gender pay gap, and whether women can expect, or indeed deserve, to have it at all.
'An important and crackingly good read.' - Telegraph
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784163990
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368
Description:
An inspiring centenary history of the influential women whose entry into professional roles between the wars shaped the personal and working lives of women today.
It is a myth that either of the World Wars liberated women.
The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in modern Britain. It marked at once political watershed and a social revolution; the point at which women of 21 and over were recognised in law as being as competent as men. But were they? What actually happened when this bill was passed? This is the story of what happened next.
Ladies Can't Climb Ladders focuses on the lives of six women - six pioneers - forging paths in the fields of medicine, law, academia, architecture, engineering and the church. Robinson's startling study into the public and private lives of these women sheds light not on the desires and ambitions of her subjects but how family and society responded to the working woman and what their legacy looks like today.
This book is written in their honour. It is a book about live subjects- equal opportunity, the gender pay gap, and whether women can expect, or indeed deserve, to have it at all.
'An important and crackingly good read.' - Telegraph