US7 Women After The War Flashcards
1
Q
What happened to most women after working during the war?
A
Most women went back to their more traditional roles as housewives
2
Q
What was some common jobs that women were typically employed in?
A
Women who did get jobs were often employed in traditionally female roles - nursing, teaching, secretarial work
3
Q
What happened to women who tried to pursue a high flying career?
A
- They would often face discrimination
- as a result a growing number of women in the late 1950s - particularly middle class women - became increasingly frustrated
4
Q
By 1950, what was the average age of which a woman got married?
A
20
the lowest age since 1890
5
Q
What was the mostly male view of ‘a woman’s place’?
A
A woman’s place is In the home.
6
Q
How was a woman seen as ‘living the American dream’?
A
A woman was seen as living the American dream if she had all the latest gadgets
