| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Goods | 23 per cent. | 3 per cent. |
| Clothing (Men's) | 59" | 13" |
| Carpets and Rugs | 41" | 4" |
| Paper Goods | 58" | 4" |
| Bookbinding | 65" | 4" |
The result is even more striking in this comparison of percentages of over $12 per week than in the comparison of percentages under $6 per week. Nearly half of the males employed in these industries receive more than $12, while the proportion of females receiving more than $12 exceeds 10 per cent, in only one instance, ranging in the others from 3 to 4 per cent. Whatever the explanation, a sharp contrast exists between the wages of males and of females in the Massachusetts industries employing equal numbers of both sexes.
III. The Wages of "Young Persons"
Unlike all other State statistics, the Massachusetts report refers to "young persons" as those persons who are under 21 years. As the usual maximum for minors is 16 years, any comparison with other States is somewhat difficult. Accepting the Massachusetts classification, however, a
brief note will be made on the wages of the
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