Jute mill women
Submitted by Alison McCall on 29 November 2014 - 4:56pm
Revised: 1 December 2014 - 11:27am — admin
Tens of thousands of people were employed in the jute industry in Dundee during the 19th and 20th centuries, with women representing up to 75% of the workforce.
The preponderance of female workers led to Dundee being dubbed "She town" with its jute workers known for their stubborn independence.