Publisher's Synopsis
This groundbreaking study provides a detailed look at the lives of women and girls working in Honolulu's industrial sector at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on primary sources and first-hand interviews, Frances Blascoer exposes the harsh working conditions, exploitation, and discrimination faced by these women, and offers suggestions for policy and social reform. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor, gender, and social justice.
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