Routledge - The Englishwoman's Review 1866-1867 Volume 1

Explore a vital historical record with this volume of The Englishwoman's Review of Social and Industrial Questions covering the years 1866-1867. Published by Routledge, this work captures a significant era of change regarding the possibilities available to women. The magazine focused on the emerging emancipated middle-class woman, documenting her drive for economic independence and the right to choose an occupation. This collection provides a window into the historical push for women to participate in commerce, government, and higher education. It tracks the movement toward admittance to male professions, such as medicine, and the fight for suffrage equal to that of men. With an introduction by Janet Horowitz Murray and Myra Stark, this first volume offers scholarly context for those studying business and economic history or the social evolution of women's roles in society.