About Quote by Florence Kelley
“The very fact that women now form about one-fifth of the employes in manufacture and commerce in this country has opened a vast field of industrial legislation directly affecting women as wage-earners.”
About This Quote
Source Report: 1915, U.S. Department of Labor, Women in Industry Survey
Women’s growing workforce participation has spurred new labor laws protecting female wage earners.
In simple terms: More women working has led to legislation for their workplace rights.
Support policies that safeguard women’s labor rights.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- union negotiations
- policy drafting
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What protections are most needed today?
- How can workers mobilize for better laws?
Implementation may be slowed by corporate opposition.