What was the largest source of female employment throughout the eighteenth century?

A) mending
B) taking in wash
C) working as a maid
D) cooking for others
E) spinning

Female Employment

Pertains to the engagement of women in the workforce, contributing to various sectors of the economy, and their participation in paid labor.

Spinning

The process of turning fibres, such as wool or cotton, into yarn or thread, traditionally done with a spindle or spinning wheel.

Working as a Maid

Working as a maid involves performing domestic chores and cleaning duties in residential homes or commercial establishments, often as a paid occupation.