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    Women in the 1920’s Before the war‚ women in society were quiet‚ polite and modest. In the 1920’s women changed dramatically‚ they appeared wearing short sporting skirts‚ short haircuts‚ smoking frequently swearing and also riding motorcycles. Once the soldiers had left for war‚ the women left behind emerged from their houses to fill the jobs of the men to support the armed forces. The movement from home to work force led to the creation of the new 1920’s woman. Although the women had started

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    the early 1900’s many women were recruited to work in occupations that were often reserved for men. The working positions that women were exposed to during this time period allowed them to perform tasks‚ than men were often deemed ‘capable’ for. Some examples of occupations that women often worked as included railroad guards‚ firefighters‚ and clerks. The American government was constantly trying to persuade the message that women were needed during this devastating time. In fact‚ women proceeded to

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    The characters‚ Tess and Jane are both the main characters of the novels ‘Tess of the D’urbervilles’ and ‘Jane Eyre’‚ respectively. ‘Tess of the D’urbervilles’ is based on the experiences of Tess. Whereas‚ ‘Jane Eyre’ is an autobiographical book about Jane. The two novels are based in the past when women were not considered as equal to men. The characters Jane and Tess are both women and so they are subject to discrimination and they both have a lot in common‚ for example both Tess and Jane are considerate

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    Tess of the d’Urbervilles Some critics have said that fate conspires against Tess‚ and that she is not responsible for the things which happen to her. She herself says‚ "I am more sinned against than sinning." Do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with evidence from the text. As a person who believes that many things are un-avoidable‚ no matter how careful you are to avoid them‚ I believe that Tess’s life was tragically destroyed by the hand of fate. It is obvious through the words

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    opinion in the 1960’s‚ where women were house wives and did nothing else but "clean the house for hours or rearrange the flowers". This already is not typical of women today. Women today have jobs and are independent. Women in those days were portrayed as staying at home and being a homemaker. They cleaned the house‚ washed the clothes and dishes‚ did the cooking‚ and took care of the kids when they got home from school or when they stayed home from school for being sick. Women also did most of the

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    “Two Similar Women of The 1800’s” During the time of the 1800’s women did not have many rights. Their main obligation in life was to marry young and take care of the house and the children‚ while the husband did all the physical things such as work and bring in an income. Women had very few rights during this time. It was almost like they were ruled by a man‚ that man being their husband. Although‚ in love with this man or just living the life of that era‚ they could not speak for themselves and

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    CRITIQUE OF THESIS “Determinant Factors Affecting the State of Maintenance of Equipment and Machineries in the Eight Engineering Districts of the DPWH-NCR” by Engr. Tiburcio L. Magtoto A critique submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Business Administration by Marvellie E. Amba Lyceum of the Philippines University January 2014 Submitted to: Professor Carl Mark Miniano Strategic Management INTRODUCTION

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    Over time‚ Latin American women have developed freedom and their own place in society. However‚ in the 1950’s things were drastically different. Their husbands had authority‚ also known as machismo‚ and they were not allowed to take charge. After the feminist movement‚ Latin American women became more capable of holding power. They started to take on the challenge of the work force and balance other responsibilities. In the 1950’s women were brought up to believe that they are strong leaders passing

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    ones‚ and to limit change.” That was what many believed the women before the 1920’s “Flapper” era was believed to be‚ women who held traditional values and ones who were not valued as much as men second class citizens if you will. These women were not allowed to vote‚ had very poor paying jobs‚ were not able to be sexual beings and explore their sexual freedom. That changed in the year 1920. The 19th amendment granted the right for women to vote‚ the nation’s economy started to boom‚ the automobile

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    During the 1920’s there were many significant changes for women but majority of the people didn’t support them. Some changes were labour saving devices going on sale and women got the right to vote. Younger women welcomed and supported the changes and acted out with wild ambitious behaviour and dramatic fashion alterations whereas rural women and immigrants stayed traditional. Many women demanded to stay in the workforce after the war ended. Women stood their ground and entered the workforce

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