19世纪末20世纪初是美国社会的转型时期。世纪更迭之际,美国实现了工业化、城市化,与此同时,各种矛盾和社会问题也集中地暴露出来。工业化和城市化使得妇女的就业机会在这一时期得到相当程度的改观。然而,在妇女们的工作中,却伴随着工时长、工资低、工作环境恶 The late 19th and early 20th centuries were the periods of transformation of American society. As the century changes, the United States has achieved industrialization and urbanization. At the same time, various contradictions and social issues have also been concentratedly exposed. Industrialization and urbanization have made women’s employment opportunities considerably changed during this period. However, women’s work is accompanied by long working hours, low wages and a harsh working environment