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Special Report on Negro Domestic Service in the Seventh Ward Philadelphia

by Isabel Eaton

The book is a study on the domestic service industry in the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, focusing on the African American community. Eaton conducted extensive research, including interviews with domestic workers and their employers, to provide a detailed account of the working conditions, wages, and overall treatment of African American domestic workers in Philadelphia. The book provides insight into the difficulties faced by African American women seeking work in domestic service in early 20th century Philadelphia. Eaton's work highlighted the struggles and inequality faced by black women working in this industry, including long hours, low pay, and mistreatment by their employers. The book also explored the role of domestic work in the larger context of the African American community in Philadelphia. Eaton's work was groundbreaking, as it provided a detailed and nuanced understanding of the experiences of African American domestic workers during a time when such research was scarce. The book continues to be a valuable resource for historians and scholars studying African American history, gender studies, and labor studies. Overall, "Special Report on Negro Domestic Service in the Seventh Ward Philadelphia" offers an insightful and thorough analysis of the domestic service industry in early 20th century Philadelphia, providing a valuable contribution to the study of African American history and labor rights.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1914

Authors

Isabel Eaton

United States

Isabel Eaton was an American sociologist and social worker who was born in 1858. She is best known for her work on the social and economic conditions of African Americans in the late 19th and early 20...

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