Swisher, Clarice, 1933-

Women of Victorian England / Victorian England Clarice Swisher. - Detroit : Lucent Books : Thomson/Gale, c2005. - 112 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. - Women in history . - Women in history (San Diego, Calif.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-105) and index.

The middle class determines ideal roles for women -- Women as pieceworkers and shopkeepers -- Women in a life of service -- Women employed in industry -- Women philanthropists and reformers -- Women entertainers -- Women writers.

Describes the duties and working conditions of several occupations held by women in Victorian England, including pieceworker, shopkeeper, servant, governess, midwife, migrant worker, factory worker, philanthropist, reformer, entertainer, and writer.

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Women--History.--England
Women--Social conditions.--England
Sex role--History.

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