The History of California Agriculture: Focus on Women Farmworkers

Authors

• Margo McBane, San Jose State UniversityFollow

Publication Date

11-1-1975

Document Type

Book

First Page

1

Last Page

62

Abstract

The History of California Agriculture: Focus on Women Farmworkers by Margo McBane (1975) draws on historical accounts, personal narratives, and photographs to explore the experiences of various labor groups during the development of California’s agricultural system. The book shows how gender, race, nationality, immigration laws, economic pressure, and seasonal work were used to control workers and keep wages low. McBane puts special emphasis on women farmworkers, highlighting how women balanced fieldwork with domestic responsibilities while also being paid less and given fewer opportunities.

Keywords

California agriculture history, Farm labor, Labor exploitation, Migrant workers, Gender inequality, Women farmworkers

Comments

Copyright retained by the author. All rights reserved.

Department

History

Recommended Citation

Margo McBane. "The History of California Agriculture: Focus on Women Farmworkers" Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity (1975): 1-62.