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PREGNANT WORKER / 1907
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PREGNANT WORKER / 1907
A pregnant worker is told not to come to work the next day. Date: 1907
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Conditions Faint Pregnant Told Worker 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment of disappointment and uncertainty in the life of a pregnant worker in 1907. The woman, dressed in the typical attire of the era, holds a letter in her hand that bears the news she has been told not to report to work the following day. Her expression conveys a mixture of emotions, from shock and concern for her livelihood to relief and apprehension about the impending arrival of her child. The industrial backdrop of the photograph underscores the challenging working conditions that women endured during this period. Pregnant workers were often subjected to long hours, heavy lifting, and physically demanding labor, putting both their health and that of their unborn children at risk. The lack of maternity leave or workplace accommodations meant that many women were forced to continue working until the very end of their pregnancies, sometimes even delivering their babies at their workplaces. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women in the workforce over a century ago. It highlights the need for better working conditions, maternity protections, and support for pregnant workers, issues that remain relevant today. The image also underscores the resilience and determination of women to persevere in the face of adversity and to fight for their rights in the workplace and beyond.
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