In this study Marjorie Griffin Cohen argues that in research into Ontario's economic history the emphasis on market activity has obscured the most prevalent type of productive relations in the staple-exporting economy - the patriarchal relations of production within the family economy.   Cohen focuses on the productive relations in the family and the significance of women's labour to the process of capital accumulation in both the capitalist sphere and independent commodity production. She shows that while the family economy was based on the mutual dependence of male and female labour, there was not equality in productive relations. The male ownership of capital in the context of the family economy had significant implications for the control over female labour.  Among countries which experience industrial development, there are common patterns in the impact of change on women's work; there are also significant differences. One of the most important of these is the fact that economic development did not result in women's labour being withdrawn from the social sphere of production. Rather, economic growth has steadily brought women's productive efforts more directly into the market sphere. In exploring the roots of this development Cohen adds a new dimension to the study of women's labour history.

Women's Work Markets, and Economic Development in Nineteenth-Century Ontario (STATE AND ECONOMIC LIFE)

Business & Money

Cohen, Marjorie Griffin

Economics

Univ of Toronto Pr

In this study Marjorie Griffin Cohen argues that in research into Ontario's economic history the emphasis on market activity has obscured the most prevalent type of productive relations in the staple-exporting economy - the patriarchal relations of production within the family economy. Cohen focuses on the productive relations in the family and the significance of women's labour to the process of capital accumulation in both the capitalist sphere and independent commodity production. She shows that while the family economy was based on the mutual dependence of male and female labour, there was not equality in productive relations. The male ownership of capital in the context of the family economy had significant implications for the control over female labour. Among countries which experience industrial development, there are common patterns in the impact of change on women's work; there are also significant differences. One of the most important of these is the fact that economic development did not result in women's labour being withdrawn from the social sphere of production. Rather, economic growth has steadily brought women's productive efforts more directly into the market sphere. In exploring the roots of this development Cohen adds a new dimension to the study of women's labour history.

Women's Work, Markets and Economic Development in Nineteenth-Century Ontario (Heritage)

University of Toronto Press

Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries (Routledge Studies in Climate, Work and Society)

Climate change is at the forefront of ideas about public policy, the economy and labour issues. However, the gendered dimensions of climate change and the public policy issues associated with it in wealthy nations are much less understood. Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries covers a wide range of issues dealing with work and working life. The book demonstrates the gendered distinctions in both experiences of climate change and the ways that public policy deals with it. The book draws on case studies from the UK, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Spain and the US to address key issues such as: how gendered distinctions affect the most vulnerable; paid and unpaid work; and activism on climate change. It is argued that including gender as part of the analysis will lead to more equitable and stronger societies as solutions to climate change advance. This volume will be of great relevance to students, scholars, trade unionists and international organisations with an interest in climate change, gender, public policy and environmental studies.

Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries: Work, public policy and action (Routledge Studies in Climate, Work and Society)

Routledge

Canadian Women's Issues: Volume I: Strong Voices

This first volume of a two-volume set features essays that consider six major issues within the movement. The essays are supported by a wide range of key documents covering the period since 1967.Contents of Volume I:1 The Canadian Women's Movement2 The Politics of the Body3 The Mainstream Women's Movement and the Politics of Difference4 Social Policy and Social Services5 Women, Law, and the Justice System6 Women, Culture, and Communications

History

Pierson, Ruth Roach

Bourne, Paula

Masters, Philinda

Americas

Lorimer

Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Canadian Women's Movement Documents Marjorie Griffen Cohen 2. The Politics of the Body Documents Ruth Roach Pierson 3.The Mainstream Women's Movement and the Politics of Difference Documents Ruth Roach Pierson 4. Social Policy and Social Services Documents Marjorie Griffen Cohen 5. Women, Law, and the Justice System Documents Paula Bourne 6. Women, Culture, and Communications Philinda Masters Permissions Index

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Preface Acknowledgements 1.The Politics of the Domestic Sphere Documents Ruth Roach Pierson 2. Paid Work Documents Marjorie Griffen Cohen 3. Education and Training Documents Ruth Roach Pierson 4. Feminism’s Effect on Economic Policy Documents Marjorie Griffen Cohen 5. Global Issues Documente Ruth Roach Pierson List of Acronyms Permissions Bibliography Index

Canadian Women's Issues: Volume II: Bold Visions

Women's Studies

Pierson, Ruth Roach, Cohen, Marjorie Griffin

Canadian Women's Issues: Bold Visions: 2

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Women's Work Markets, and Economic Development in Nineteenth-Century Ontario (STATE AND ECONOMIC LIFE)

Women's Work, Markets and Economic Development in Nineteenth-Century Ontario (Heritage)

Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries: Work, public policy and action (Routledge Studies in Climate, Work and Society)

Climate Change and Gender in Rich Countries (Routledge Studies in Climate, Work and Society)

Canadian Women's Issues: Volume I: Strong Voices

Canadian Women's Issues: Volume I: Strong Voices

Canadian Women's Issues: Volume II: Bold Visions

Canadian Women's Issues: Bold Visions: 2