Ruth Schwartz Cowan
Ruth Schwartz Cowan is an American historian best known for her work on the history of technology and its impact on domestic life. In her influential 1983 book, 'More Work for Mother,' Cowan challenged the narrative that household technologies liberated women from domestic labor. Instead, she argued that these innovations often increased the burden of work for women, as they led to higher standards and more demanding household expectations. Her research has been instrumental in understanding the complexities of women's roles in the home and the social implications of technological advancements.
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Ruth Schwartz Cowan demonstrated that Western women in the 1980s were dedicating as many hours to domestic tasks as women did in the 19th century.
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Romania:
Ruth Schwartz Cowan is the author who explains the interconnection between technology and social evolution in her work on the history of technology in the United States.
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Uruguay:
Ruth Schwartz Cowan is an American historian who wrote a book questioning the liberating effects of household technologies.
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