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The Woman Socialist

work will be granted to the sexes indiscriminately.

The result of this will be that women will be employed to any large extent only in those occupations for which they are specially fitted and for which they have shown a special aptitude. The same with men. Thus, whilst no occupation will be closed to either one sex or the other, common-sense will dictate which shall be a particular individual's choice of work; and since one sex will not be exploited at the cost of the other sex, as at present, men and women will find their natural sphere and congenial employment.

The conditions of factory employment under the new system will be much better than they are now. The hours will not be so long. The work will not be at such a high tension. Production will be for the needs of the community and not for the profit of a few private individuals. Women factory inspectors will be more mumerous. Factories will be large, light, and airy. Workrooms will be beautiful. The economic value of healthy and pleasant conditions of work will be generally appreciated. The workers will have time to smile. They