The Historical Collection by Paulia Belgado
Author:Paulia Belgado [Belgado, Paulia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 2023-05-27T22:01:11+00:00
Game of Courtship with the Earl
Paulia Belgado
Author Note
Modern steelmaking as we know it didnât start until the development of the Bessemer process in the 1850s. Thereâs not much in the history books about the role of women in the iron furnaces and steel forges, but we do know that women became vital to the steelmaking industry during World War II. With the men at war, women took up jobs in factories, including some of the most dangerous ones in the steel industry.
While Rosie the Riveter, much like Maddie in my story, is a fictional character from Pittsburgh, there were some real-life women who contributed not only to the war effort but to the womenâs rights movement in general.
The Women of Steel from Sheffield kept the cityâs steelworks industry running during both World Wars so Britainâs forces abroad would be well armed. They did this while still looking after their children at home. Today, a sculpture commemorating their contributions stands in the city.
Across the pond, American women also took up jobs they were later forced to give up once the men came back from war. However, many remained or later on inspired the next generation to enter these industries once exclusive to men.
Alice Peurala, a Chicago steelworker, sued her employer, US Steelâs South Works, in 1967 when she was being denied a promotion after years of service simply because she was a woman. So, she sued them and won. Her lawsuit also compelled steel companies to fight against racial and gender discrimination by signing the 1974 Consent Decree. Peurala formed the Local 65 Womenâs Caucus and continued to fight against inequality until her death in 1986.
Thank you, ladies, for the inspiration. We will continue to fight the good fight.
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