Women - New Deal Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was it like for women during the New Deal?
A
Women weren’t a priority still, making half the wages men earnt
2
Q
How did Government representation for women increase during the New Deal?
A
FDR hired more women into the White House and treats them the same as men
Examples: Frances Perkins, Florence Allen, Mary Macleod Bethune
3
Q
How did women’s unions change during the New Deal?
A
Membership increased
4
Q
Name examples of female representation in office
A
-Frances Perkins (First lady)
-Florence Allan
-Mary Macleod Bethune
5
Q
Why was the New Deal less of a turning point for women?
A
-Men were still the priority
-Women still seen as taking jobs for a hobby or extra cash
-Pay still unequal until 1963
