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Beatrice Webb later Baroness Passfield - British socialist
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Beatrice Webb later Baroness Passfield - British socialist
Martha Beatrice Webb, Baroness Passfield, (1858 1943) - an English sociologist, economist, socialist, labour historian and social reformer. It was Webb who coined the term " collective bargaining". She was among the founders of the London School of Economics and played a crucial role in forming the Fabian Society. Postcard connected to Webbs work for the National Committee for the Prevention of Destitution. Date: circa 1900s
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This photograph captures Beatrice Webb, later Baroness Passfield, a pioneering figure in British social and political history. Born in 1858, Webb was an English sociologist, economist, socialist, labour historian, and social reformer. Her groundbreaking work and ideas left an indelible mark on the political landscape of her time. Webb is most famously known for coining the term "collective bargaining," a concept that would come to shape labour relations and industrial relations for generations to come. She was also a founding member of the London School of Economics (LSE), where she played a pivotal role in shaping the institution's focus on social sciences. In addition to her work at the LSE, Webb was a key figure in the formation of the Fabian Society, a political and intellectual organisation that advocated for gradualist reforms to achieve socialist goals. Her commitment to social justice and reform extended beyond academia, as she served on numerous committees and commissions dedicated to improving the lives of the working class and preventing destitution. This postcard, dating back to the 1900s, is a testament to Webb's enduring legacy. Her vision of a more equitable society, grounded in collective bargaining and social welfare, continues to inspire and inform contemporary political discourse and activism.
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