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If you look at "Holding the Line Main Page" and scroll to the bottom, you can see uplinks to "Women on the Border Main Page" and Women's Studies 200 syllabus.

screen capture: "Holding the Line: Women in the Work Force"Women in the southwest were affected socially and economically throughout the United States as a result of changes in the work force. This site provides an overview of the history of women and the changes they have encountered over time. Since the arrival of the Europeans in North America to the current day maquiladoras, changes have constantly affected the status of women in the work force. In order to understand the current environment in which women on the border in the work force face, a thorough analysis of the past is necessary. WOMEN IN THE COLONIAL PERIOD Some of the more popular professions for women living during the colonial period were the roles of mother and wife. In Colonial New England, the settlers brought a new economic life by building numerous factories. Women began to digress from their roles as wives and mother by participating in the labor force. In 1739, the Seven Years War increased the demand for women labor ...
screen capture: "Holding the Line: Women in the Work Force" Women in Maquiladoras 1990s. As we look closer to the border, we can examine the US ownes assembly plants in Mexico, called maquiladoras. Women have worked in these plants for many years and have suffered the unnecessary abuse and mistreatment that goes with the job. Now, women are taking a stand and fighting for their rights. With the help of several organizations, workers have improved conditions in the maquiladoras and demand that they be heard. To read more about women in maquiladoras click here. For a complete list of resources, please view (link) the bibliography. Return to Top of Page; Return to Women on the Border, Return to Women Studies 200 Syllabus (with red arrow pointing at this link).

It is now apparent that the original article found, "The Struggle of Women in Maquiladoras" is connected to a women's studies class. By clicking on "Women on the Border Main Page" ...



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