The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social Study

"The Industrial Condition of Women and Girls in Honolulu: A Social Study" by Frances Blascoer is a social study written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the working conditions, industrial opportunities, and social challenges faced by women and girls in Honolulu. It aims to shed light on gender dynamics and the labor market during this period, especially within a multicultural island setting. The opening of the study outlines the initiative taken to survey Honolulu's industrial environment, particularly as it pertains to women and girls. Blascoer discusses the positive aspects of the working conditions, such as reasonable working hours and safe environments, while also recognizing the need for further improvement. She presents her appreciation for the chance to conduct this survey, highlighting community engagement and the involvement of various committees local to Honolulu. The format of the opening, including discussions of different findings and conditions, sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of social and economic concerns ultimately aimed at fostering better policies and community outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Frances Blascoer was an American business manager. She was the NAACP's first Executive Secretary. She served in 1910–1911. Frances Helen Blascoer (1873-1938) born to Samuel and Julia Blascoer in Marshall, Wisconsin. She lived in China from 1917 to 1922 and later was an antique dealer in New York. She spent the final years of her life in the Creedmoor Division of the Brooklyn State Hospital.