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Female occupational structure in 1851

Leigh Shaw-Taylor

The published nineteenth century censuses contain a vast body of data on female occupations. This material has largely been neglected due to widespread doubts about its accuracy. This paper argues that these doubts are overdone and should not stop historians making full use these invaluable data. This is followed by a preliminary exploration and mapping of the patterns of adult female employment in 1851.

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