Buddle, Melanie, 1971-

The business of women : marriage, family, and entrepreneurship in British Columbia 1901-51 / Melanie Buddle. - Vancouver : UBC Press, c2010. - xi, 208 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Businesswomen in British Columbia -- The marriage of business and women : family status and entrepreneurship in British Columbia -- Careers for women : sex segregation in self-employment -- "They are quick, alert, clear-eyed business girls" : the Business and Professional Women's Clubs of British Columbia -- "You have to think like a man and act like a lady" : gender, class, and businesswomen -- Conclusion : "darkened by family obligations" : reflections on the business of women.

9780774818131 (hbk.) 0774818131 (hbk.)


Businesswomen--History--British Columbia--20th century.
Self-employed women--History--British Columbia--20th century.
Businesswomen--Family relationships--History--British Columbia--20th century.
Self-employed women--Family relationships--History--British Columbia--20th century.
Women--Employment--History--British Columbia--20th century.

305.43 / BUD 2010