There were very few married women on the British statistical scene before the 1960s. This paper identifies them and considers their fortunes. It sketches the prevailing rules of the game for married women, including a Civil Service marriage bar in force until 1946. Among the individuals discussed are Frances Wood and Enid Charles, who began their careers before the Second World War, and Vera Norris, Monica Creasy and Muriel Nissel who started later.

Married women in British statistics before the 1960s

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