Women's roles have changed socially and economically over the decades in the workplace and in fashion. However, even today, women have not yet achieved total equality.
Women worked in factories and on farms during WWI and WWII to fulfill their patriotic duties as men were away at war. They also became nurses, secretaries, and administrative assistants. This was the first time women were the given the opportunity to work. “The number of employed women grew from 14 million in 1940 to 19 million in 1945, rising from 26 to 36 percent of the work force.”
In the 1950’s after the men returned from war, women were barred from their working positions and pushed back into the home. The simple life that idealized traditional gender role was evident across the nation. However, due to opportunities and independence gained by women during the war, some women felt a need to challenge this returned status quo. Women felt an urge to …show more content…
Her classy and elegant being made many women look up to her. Audrey “proves that all you need is a little black dress and a pair of elbow length gloves to look chic and sexy.”
The 1970’s fashion often called the “Me Decade” began with a continuation of the mini skirt, bell bottoms, army boots, and loose fitting clothing. This was the counterculture hippie movement and was one of the most significant decades for fashion ever because it allowed women to stand up for what they believe in and to change the traditional role of women. They lashed out against conformity of the 1950’s and wanted to wear what they want.
Women have the right to choose the role they want in life, whether it is a busy stay at home mom or to have a career. Women have demanded equality and independence for many decades and men have accepted and adapted to these changes because they know women are smart and have a lot to offer and should be paid for the same job that men
Women worked in factories and on farms during WWI and WWII to fulfill their patriotic duties as men were away at war. They also became nurses, secretaries, and administrative assistants. This was the first time women were the given the opportunity to work. “The number of employed women grew from 14 million in 1940 to 19 million in 1945, rising from 26 to 36 percent of the work force.”
In the 1950’s after the men returned from war, women were barred from their working positions and pushed back into the home. The simple life that idealized traditional gender role was evident across the nation. However, due to opportunities and independence gained by women during the war, some women felt a need to challenge this returned status quo. Women felt an urge to …show more content…
Her classy and elegant being made many women look up to her. Audrey “proves that all you need is a little black dress and a pair of elbow length gloves to look chic and sexy.”
The 1970’s fashion often called the “Me Decade” began with a continuation of the mini skirt, bell bottoms, army boots, and loose fitting clothing. This was the counterculture hippie movement and was one of the most significant decades for fashion ever because it allowed women to stand up for what they believe in and to change the traditional role of women. They lashed out against conformity of the 1950’s and wanted to wear what they want.
Women have the right to choose the role they want in life, whether it is a busy stay at home mom or to have a career. Women have demanded equality and independence for many decades and men have accepted and adapted to these changes because they know women are smart and have a lot to offer and should be paid for the same job that men