Agrarian Women, the Gender of Dairy Work, and the Two-Breadwinner Model in the Swedish Welfare State

Discover the profound insights of Lena Sommestad in her compelling book, Agrarian Women, the Gender of Dairy Work, and the Two-Breadwinner Model in the Swedish Welfare State. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2020, this engaging paperback spans 148 pages and delves into the pivotal role of agrarian women in shaping the gender division of labor within the dairy industry. Sommestad meticulously examines how rural women's activism contributed to the establishment of Sweden’s gender-egalitarian welfare state during the early twentieth century. This thought-provoking work is essential for anyone interested in economics, gender studies, and social history. Join Lena Sommestad on a journey through the past to understand the vital contributions of women in agriculture and their lasting impact on modern welfare systems.