Looks at the characteristics of women’s work in three different areas where it is seen to be tedious, badly paid or involves physical stress. In each section there is a point being made about the underlying discrimination against women.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504398
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Feminism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Employment
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)