Consider the theme of ‘Womens Work’ in the late 19th / Early 20th century – were women recognised as practitioners of a home-based craft or as manufacturers? How did this change with the advance of technology, society and culture – when? What is the situation today?
This topic instantly resonated with me. I was eager to select this topic before reading the rest of the topics (i did go read them all). I’ve always been keen to learn more about the role women played during war and their transition from home to the work place. Off the top of my head this is my paper structure so far..
- Country of focus – UK
- Industrial revolution
- Singer sewing machine at home
- Women and home crafts at home
- Then war, yay
- Disillusioned after war
- Fighting for recognition