Ruth Schwartz Cowan

Ruth Schwartz Cowan is a prominent American historian known for her work on the history of technology, particularly its impact on women's lives and societal roles. She examines how advancements, like household technologies, shaped domestic life and gender dynamics in the 20th century. Cowan’s research highlights the often-overlooked ways technology influences everyday experiences, especially for women. Her influential book, "More Work for Mother," discusses how innovations intended to lighten women’s domestic burdens often led to greater expectations of their labor, sparking important conversations about gender, technology, and the family structure in modern society.