The traditional “all-American” family would be a family of a husband, wife, children and perhaps a pet or two. The father and husband would be responsible for the manly duties, such as providing for his family, cutting the grass, and occasionally grilling. The mother and wife was to be a homemaker, and stay at home mom. She would be responsible for all of the household duties, such as cleaning, cooking, and caring for her husband and children. Ideally, the mother would stay at home and take care of all the household duties of cleaning, cooking, and caring for her children’s every need. Such as waking them up, getting them ready for school, making the children breakfast, and getting them off to school for the day. When the children arrived
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Though many woman did attend college, they did so in hopes of finding themselves a husband. PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) reports that “The U.S. marriage rate was at an all-time high and couples were tying the knot, on average, younger than ever before. Getting married right out of high school or while in college was considered the norm. A common stereotype was that women went to college to get a "Mrs." (pronounced M.R.S.) degree, meaning a husband.” Though woman did have other goals in life, the wedding ring was the major end goal. Culture and media at the time largely influenced what many young woman did, and many of them did not receive degrees, due to the large push to …show more content…
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) also stated that “If a woman wasn 't engaged or married by her early twenties, she was in danger of becoming an "old maid."” A great example of the ideal woman in the 1950’s was The Donna Reed Show, a popular television show that aired from 1958 to 1966. The father was a pediatrician, the mother was a homemaker, and the children (Mary and Jeff) were typical teenagers. This hit show gave America a set idea of expectations on what a traditional family would look and behave. The show not only showed America what a traditional family was like, but also perpetuated the idea of what roles men and woman played, at the time. Men were expected to provide for their families, and woman were expected to provide meals, a clean home, as well as emotional, and mental support to her husband and
Though many woman did attend college, they did so in hopes of finding themselves a husband. PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) reports that “The U.S. marriage rate was at an all-time high and couples were tying the knot, on average, younger than ever before. Getting married right out of high school or while in college was considered the norm. A common stereotype was that women went to college to get a "Mrs." (pronounced M.R.S.) degree, meaning a husband.” Though woman did have other goals in life, the wedding ring was the major end goal. Culture and media at the time largely influenced what many young woman did, and many of them did not receive degrees, due to the large push to …show more content…
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) also stated that “If a woman wasn 't engaged or married by her early twenties, she was in danger of becoming an "old maid."” A great example of the ideal woman in the 1950’s was The Donna Reed Show, a popular television show that aired from 1958 to 1966. The father was a pediatrician, the mother was a homemaker, and the children (Mary and Jeff) were typical teenagers. This hit show gave America a set idea of expectations on what a traditional family would look and behave. The show not only showed America what a traditional family was like, but also perpetuated the idea of what roles men and woman played, at the time. Men were expected to provide for their families, and woman were expected to provide meals, a clean home, as well as emotional, and mental support to her husband and