Every Girl: A Social History Of Women And The YWCA In Auckland, 1885-1985 by Sandra Coney

A social history of women and the YWCA in Auckland Through the medium of the Auckland Young Women's Christian Association, the author examines one hundred astonishing years of women's aspirations and endeavours. A book about what it means to be female in New Zealand. Over 300 never before published photos. Profiles of Auckland's early feminists and some of the city's most impressive women. The beginnings of women's sport in Auckland including cricket, baseball, hockey. The legendary Down Town Club which kept the city dancing right through the war The hidden history of unemployed women in the depression. The youth rebellion - bodgies, widgies and milk bar cowboys - and the cult of the homemaker. The slow death of domestic service and women's invasion of the office.

Publisher:	YWCA
Year:	1986
Binding:	Softcover
ISBN:	9780908636273
Condition:	Good
Description:	Signed.

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SKU: 1589772
Location: Womens