Abstract
After describing the increase in the number of women employed in the main branches of industry (plantations, factories, and mines) from the middle of the 19th century to 1930, outlines the development of labour legislation over the same period, and then discusses conditions of employment, health and safety, hours of labour, efficiency of labour, wages and income, standard of living, welfare work, and social conditions. Concludes by indicating some directions in which reform is needed, and suggests a number of measures for the elevation of the political, social, and industrial status of women.