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The great divide.

C Hart

    International History of Nursing Journal : IHNJ
    |April 1, 1996
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    Nurses in 1937 London marched for better pay and conditions, challenging professional associations. This pivotal action marked a significant step toward establishing nursing trade unionism and dismantling a culture of subordination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing History
    • Labor Movements
    • Professionalization of Healthcare

    Background:

    • The early 20th century saw nursing operate under a dominant culture of vocationalism and subordination.
    • Professional nursing associations held significant sway, often prioritizing professional image over practitioner welfare.

    Observation:

    • In November 1937, nurses in London organized and participated in public demonstrations demanding improved employment terms.
    • Masked nurses marched carrying placards, signaling a collective and visible demand for change.

    Findings:

    • The 1937 campaign was instrumental in establishing trade unionism within the nursing profession.
    • This movement began to challenge the established hegemony of general nursing professional associations.

    Implications:

    • The actions of these nurses had far-reaching consequences for the nursing profession's labor rights.
    • It initiated a breakdown of the traditional culture of subordination and loyalty to vocational ideals in nursing.