All Day, Every Day: Factory and Family in the Making of Women's Lives

by Sallie Westwood

factory and family in the making of women's lives

261 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1985

Reviews

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely phenomenal analysis of women’s experience working in the hosiery industry in Britain during the 1980s. Sallie Westwood uses intersectional feminism and Conflict theory to dissect that multitude of factors that come into play in the working lives, and home lives, of factory women. I found it especially fascinating as it coincided with Thatcher’s time as prime minister. So much of what Westwood documented is still relevant to the lives of women in the 21st century —even internationally (I’m reading this in Canada!). I highly recommend this book.