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Irish women at work, 1930-1960
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ISBN: 0716531895 9780716531890 9780716533900 0716533901 9780716533900 Year: 2012 Publisher: Dublin, Ireland Portland, OR. Irish Academic Press

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Based on interviews conducted with 42 Irish women, the stories of their working lives are located in the broader context of their family life experiences, schooling, aspirations and entry into work, job descriptions, working conditions and overall careers. The interconnections between their work and social lives as well as their public and private roles are explored. What paid work meant to women in terms of their sense of self is also considered. Despite the obstacles women encountered at this time in terms of limited access to education, restricted employment opportunities and profound ge

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