Division of Labour in the Family Farming Economy
Research Method: A Sociological Analysis of Historical Data
Typology of Children's Labour Contributions to the Operation of Prairie Farms
Outline of the Book
Attitudes Toward Child Labour and Children's Assistance in Pre-Production Work
Labour Needs of the Pioneer Family Farm
Initial Demands on Children's Labour: Establishing Prairie Farms
Productive Labour
Field Work
Livestock Production
Entrepreneurial Labour
Paid Employment
Raising Animals for Sale
Gopher Bounties and Trapping
Sales of Fruit and Other Produce
Subsistence Labour
Obtaining Water
Obtaining Fuel
Animal Products
Hunting and Fishing
Gardening and Harvesting: Wild Fruits and Vegetables
Protection of the Family from Insects and Other Animal Life
Protection of the Family from Prairie Fires
Domestic Labour
Gendered Roles
Food Preparation
Washing Clothes and Making Beds
Cleaning the Home and its Contents
Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, and Other Practical Skills
Caring for Children
Conclusion.