Maternity Policy and the Making of the Norwegian Welfare State, 1880-1940 - Bok av Anna M. Peterson - Inbunden
This book traces women¿s influence on maternity policy in Norway from 1880-1940. Maternity policies, including maternity leave, midwifery services and public assistance for mothers, were some of the first welfare policies enacted in Norway. Feminists, midwives, and working women participated in their creation and helped transform maternity policies from a restriction to a benefit. Situating Norway within the larger European context, the book contributes to discussions of Scandinavian welfare state..