The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-07-27
ORGANIZATION.
THE PROBLEM THAT HAS AGlTATED
WOMEN FOR MANY YEARS.

what Organization Has Done for Fo-
maidstone Writer Says That It Is a
Mistake for Women to Regard Men as
Encmies-Men Have Helped Them.
The problem of organization is one
which has agitated women who work
ever since the sex has been regarded as
factor in industrial competition, and
IL is apparent, from the almost daily dis
cussions Of the subject, that it is no
nearer solution than II was at its incep-
ton. The relative sides of the contro-
versy, whether organization assists in
the amelioration of the sex from the evil
effects of prejudice, have many cham
pions who argue the question Of princi-
pie with much wisdom and enthusiasm.
To casual observer, or even one who is
interested in the outcome Of the agita-
ton without taking part in it, the
affirmative side Of the proposition would
seem to be the most logical and popular,
and there are many evidences to sub
stantiate this view.
II is scarcely ten years since organiza-
ton was tried by industrial women, and
an observer epitomizes the result in
these words: Organization has in the
| first place compelled the recognition of
| female workers as competitors by the
males, who previously usurped the fields
into which women have since ventured
| and succeeded; organization has demon
strated the capabilities of woman more
| than individual merit could have ever
done; it has rendered wopen independ-
| ent of the influences of men in the ad-
| justment of labor and social difficulties
and in the matter of compensation"
Taking this view of the matter, which,
it may be explained, is advanced by
| Wisconsin lady who is much interested
in the subject, it would seem that Or
ganization has not only done much to
promote the advancement of women,
but has in addition opened up a broad
field for discussion as to the claims of
women for recognition in other than an
industrial sense. Our correspondent
argues that "a woman who, in the face
of the strong opposition of men engaged
in similar industrial pursuits, succeeds
in elevating herself by her own efforts
to an equal plane with them, is certain
| ly entitled to consideration as factor
in both the social and official spheres of
life."
The argument is so logical and patent
to the student OF the social and indus
trial status of women that it needs no
comment. The assumption, however,
That men oppose the progress OF women
and IN any way seek TO retard their ad-
1 i
vancement and restrict their capacity
as competitors Is ungenerous and, In
large measure, VIII do much to inspire
prejudice in men against women. The
facts all ten' the other way.
Men are not only not opposed to wom-
EN- as feiiow workers, but would, II en-
couraged, DO more TO assist women in
their struggle FOR supremacy than any
other influence could possibly do. The
developments OF the agitation IN the
past rev years nave shown this. Work
ing women nave appealed to the national
congress and TO the legislative bodies OF
several states Tor recognition and have
ootained IL, puSely through the assist
ance OF men VINO realized the justice OF
tne demands. Wlthout the assistance
OF these men the recognition could never
lave been secured.
| Further than THIS, women have found,
benefits of organization achieved by