Woman's work in municipalities by Mary Ritter Beard

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Author Beard, Mary Ritter, 1876-1958
LoC No. 15007484
Title Woman's work in municipalities
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Summary "Woman's Work in Municipalities" by Mary Ritter Beard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the diverse roles and contributions of women in municipal affairs and civic improvement in American society, illustrating their influence on various social issues. It aims to highlight women's involvement in education, public health, and other civic endeavors while demonstrating their capacity to effect change in local governance. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining its objectives and approach. Beard explains that her work combines readings and original surveys to capture the essence and extent of women's contributions to local government. She discusses the initial intent to present a collection of readings, which transformed into a comprehensive exploration of women's engagement with civic issues after recognizing the lack of existing literature on the subject. The preface further emphasizes the importance of women's work in shaping urban life, inviting a new interpretation of women not as incidental figures but as pivotal contributors to societal betterment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Civic improvement
Subject Women in public life
Subject Urban women
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EBook-No. 59678
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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