Hence, within the space of two generations there has been a complete revolution in the attitude of the trades-unions toward the women working in their trades.
Florence Kelley Quotes
On the one hand, she is cut off from the protection awarded to her sisters abroad; on the other, she has no such power to defend her interests at the polls, as is the heritage of her brothers at home.
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| Birth: | 12th September, 1859 |
| Death: | 17th February, 1932 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Activist, Author, Social Reformer |
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Florence Kelley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an American activist, author, and social reformer. Her work against sweatshops and for the minimum wage, eight-hour workdays, and children's rights is widely regarded today. From its founding in 1899, she served as the first general secretary of the National Consumers League. She was a member of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society, an activist for woman suffrage and African-American civil rights. She graduated from Cornell University in 1882. She studied at the University of Zurich. She earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 1895. She wrote several books include: Some Ethical Gains Through Legislation and Modern industry in relation to the family, health, education, morality.
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