Ruth Schwartz Cowan

Ruth Schwartz Cowan

historian United States

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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Uruguay 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 3,473,730 2,168 $54,000 34$
Totals 1 3,473,730 2,168 $54,000 34$
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