The Girl in Industry

The Girl in Industry, published in 1918 by Dorothy Josephine Collier, is a sociological investigation into the employment of adolescent girls in Great Britain during World War I. The book examines the physiological and health impacts of factory work on girls aged 14 to 18, highlighting issues such as fatigue, anemia, and inadequate nutrition. Collier's findings are based on interviews with workers and health officials, and she offers recommendations for improving working conditions, advocating for shorter hours and better medical supervision. This work is notable for its early focus on the welfare of young female workers in industrial settings.