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Jewish Refugees and the British Nursing Profession

A Gendered Opportunity

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The narrative focuses on female Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi persecution and became nurses during the mid-twentieth century. Amidst a backdrop of poor pay and strict discipline in nursing, these women navigated a profession that was largely unappealing to British women, contributing to staffing shortages in hospitals. Set against the gendered landscape of wartime Britain, the book highlights how nursing emerged as a vital yet feminized occupation, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in this critical role.

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Jewish Refugees and the British Nursing Profession, Jane Brooks

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2024
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Titre
Jewish Refugees and the British Nursing Profession
Sous-titre
A Gendered Opportunity
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
rigide
Pages
272
ISBN13
9781526167422
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The narrative focuses on female Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi persecution and became nurses during the mid-twentieth century. Amidst a backdrop of poor pay and strict discipline in nursing, these women navigated a profession that was largely unappealing to British women, contributing to staffing shortages in hospitals. Set against the gendered landscape of wartime Britain, the book highlights how nursing emerged as a vital yet feminized occupation, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in this critical role.