Women of the House: Women's Household Work in Ireland, 1926-1961 : Discourses, Experiences, MemoriesÃ?Â?Ã?«Clear has examined a wealth of primary and secondary materials and convincingly refutes a number of clichÃ?Â?Ã?Â's about the lives and status of Irish women. She also provides Ã?Â?Ã?Â?insights into the changing conditions of Irish women.Ã?Â?Ã?Â- Choice Ã?Â?Ã?«the author has broken new ground and encouraged a reassessment of previous histiography of womenÃ?Â?Ã?Â-s role in society.Ã?Â?Ã?Â- The History Review |
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Statistical Background | 13 |
The main female occupations and areas of work | 14 |
Single women engaged in home duties ages and marital | 20 |
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