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The very fact that women now form about one-fifth of the employes in manufacture and commerce in this country has opened
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"The very fact that women now form about one-fifth of the employes in manufacture and commerce in this country has opened a vast field of industrial legislation directly affecting women as wage-earners"

- Florence Kelley

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This quote by Florence Kelley speaks with the development that has been made in terms of females's rights in the office. It highlights the fact that ladies now comprise a significant part of the workforce in the production and business markets in the United States. This has produced a need for brand-new legislation to secure the rights of these ladies as wage-earners. This legislation is required to guarantee that females are dealt with relatively and provided the exact same opportunities as their male equivalents. It is likewise essential to make sure that ladies are not victimized in regards to wages, hours, and other aspects of employment. This quote works as a suggestion of the development that has actually been made in regards to females's rights in the work environment, and the need for ongoing progress in this location.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Florence Kelley between September 12, 1859 and February 17, 1932. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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