Feminism, Femininity and the Politics of Working Women: The Women's Co-Operative Guild, 1880s to the Second World War [Hardcover]

Based on extensive research, this text provides a critical investigation of the development of the Women's Co-operative Guild from the 1880s to World War II. Charting the rise and fall of an exceptional feminist political organization, the author assesses the political significance of the movement during the decades of its greatest influence and examines the causes and circumstances of its demise. Advancing a fresh perspective on working-class women's organizations, this book combines historical narrative, biography and political analysis.This text discusses the development of the Women's Co-operative Guild from the 1880s to World War II. Charting the rise and fall of a feminist organization, the author assesses its political significance and examines the causes of its demise.Introduction; 1: Beginnings; 2: Vision; 3: Identity; 4: Campaigns; 5: Conflict; 6: Labour; 7: Rules; 8: Compromises; 9: EndingsUS? Gillian Scott 1998