Out to Work: A History of Wage-Earning Women in the United States 20th Anniversay Edition

The book explores the evolution of women's work into wage labor in the United States, highlighting the social, economic, and ideological influences that have defined women's roles. Through personal narratives of American women, it delves into the impact of class, ethnicity, and race on perceptions of women's wage work and family dynamics. The 20th Anniversary Edition includes updates and a new Afterword by the author, enriching the original analysis with contemporary insights.