Vendedoras: género y trabajo en el sector comercial (Buenos Aires, 1910-1950)

The capitalist modernization in Argentina - mainly in the city of Buenos Aires- originated the participation of women in a wide range of salaried activities within the second and third levels of the production structure. There was an outstanding presence of women performing "over the counter" tasks. The mandatory gender principles viewed as a sexual contract - as stated by Carol Pateman - considered the feminine work an adversity. Necessity, temporariness, complementary, gave this triad an exceptional character. Nevertheless, the sales tasks combined both concepts - adversity and respectabilit...