The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social StudyBlascoer, Frances
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The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social Study
Blascoer, Frances
Child labor -- Hawaii -- Honolulu; Honolulu (Hawaii) -- Social conditions; Women -- Employment -- Hawaii -- Honolulu
Meetings of the Committee and the Sub-committees were held during the
months of July, August, September, and October; the last, of the
committee as a whole, was well attended and the discussion in connection
with the outline of a constructive program kindly given by Miss Blascoer
proved highly profitable. The reports of the sub-committees have been
turned in to Miss Blascoer, whose digest of conditions she presents to
your Board. A slight sketch of the reaction of this industrial inquiry
on the persons who took part in it may, however, be of interest. Without
exception the effect of this work has been most stimulating and
beneficial, so that it may safely be said that whatever the final
outcome to the community of the Social Survey, each individual of this
committee has been helped to a better knowledge of existing conditions
and to a broader outlook on life. Especially for the lay members windows
have been opened in various directions. May I quote an opinion or two?
One says:—“This inquiry has aroused interest. We have learned how other
people’s work runs along the same lines as ours; there has been too much
of ‘going it alone.’” Another:—“It has been a decided help and stirred
interest and work; it has promoted discussion and information
generally.”
The School inquiry, which elicited a very generous and valuable
response, in several cases of public school teachers proved a direct
stimulus and assistance in affording opportune suggestion for ways of
recreation and amusement; while the fact that an extensive work is done
by the Lodges and Fraternal Organizations was made evident by that
inquiry—a work that is kindly as well as charitable, a work that is
conducive to the development of friendly feeling and good will towards
men. The social activities of these societies also cover a large field.
The Church inquiry showed that an astonishing amount is done among some
of our Honolulu congregations for the welfare and wholesome amusement of
young people and adults, and the Church of Latter Day Saints may be
cited as particularly active in looking after its people on week-days as
well as Sundays.
One of our women members states that she finds her personal interest in
the welfare of working girls greatly broadened and now has a better idea
of the needs of girls from poor homes, particularly those who have had
few opportunities. In connection with the work of the Industrial
Committee several Amusement Circles for girls have been started in
different parts of town by Miss Nora Sturgeon and a band of volunteer
helpers, and interest in this line of effort has been directly incited
among others who were drawn into the detail of investigation.
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