Modernization and the changing nature of work contribute to new ideas about women’s and men’s roles in American society during the 19th century by developing the city into a place of new job opportunities for men, and allowing women to gain a new authority at home, with new opportunities or activities to engage in. These changes were both positive for women and men because they no longer had to depend on a farm living life. Since they were plenty of new jobs opportunities outside their homes and allow individuals to aspire in new things in society. Modernization in the city had a huge impact on men roles. Since the city each day was growing bigger and bigger in population and markets such as, transportation, trade, and economics, the need
