Families could purchase clothing instead of making it at home‚ buy ready food and canned food as early as the 1850’s as an alternative to preserving it themselves. Americans began reconsidering gender roles in light of these changes and the sweeping promises had been made by the American Revolution. Argument arose over the role of women in society and men generally thought that women should concentrate at home and that due to their loving and caring nature were suitable for child caring and what
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Family & Gender Roles in Post-WWII America During World War II women were given a chance to show that they were capable of more than just housework. They were able to take over the factory jobs that were always meant for men and it seemed as though a small amount of progress was being made in how society viewed women. Even though there was still not equality in the workplace women still were happy with the sense of independence a job provided them with. After WWII reached an end and a new decade
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After the American Revolution the Articles Of Confederation created a very loose form of government that was destined to fail. This lead to a radical change in America that would result in the Constitution. This change affected all aspects of the American way of life. The social aspects of this led to the very beginnings of slaves freedom and abolishment movements. The more political side was how much America wanted to distance themselves from Britain in their ways of governing. American traders
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Throughout United States history women continued to have more roles as the nation grew. From the earlier 13 English colonies to the Civil War‚ women’s rights did not change as they had more responsibilities. Here are three time periods were women had different roles in society. During 1630-1750 the thirteen english colonies were formed. Colonial women at the time took care of their families and the house. They cooked‚ raised children‚ and made clothes. Some worked in the fields during
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passes over women as if they were not [free]. We are excluded from all political rights without the least ceremony”. Mrs. Carter represents the condition that most American women were in after the Revolution‚ angry at the contradictory society in which they live in. The American Revolution had been fought to gain equality and rights for American citizens‚ but in actuality‚ these rights did not seem to apply to the women of the country. Throughout history‚ the idea of women as equals has been a conflicting
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ethics of equality and freedom flourishing‚ government officials demanded a crucial change in politics and governments. Meanwhile‚ state debt soared as the war of dominance of the atlantic economy ended‚ furthering a call to reform for the society. With all these internal and external turmoil occurring‚ the French called for a reform(after being influenced by the American Revolution as well) known as the French Revolution. This era established a new constitutional monarchy‚ where equality and freedom
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strange that at one point in history‚ before the Neolithic revolution‚ women were believed to be superior to men. It seems even stranger in the twenty-first century that‚ for almost a millennium‚ women were oppressed and not even considered as human beings. But women’s actions in the French Revolution sought to change all of that. Towards the end of the sixteenth century‚ France’s government’s official policy on women outlined that a women’s proper place was at home‚ not in politics. Among the numerous
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Women were very involved in the Scientific Revolution just as they were in the Humanistic and Renaissance Movements. A few talented women scientists had many theories about the world. Women in the Scientific Revolution had very little education in science they had to study on their own most of their families criticized them instead of encouraging them. They charted their own findings just like their male counterparts. Maria Merian was the most gifted naturalists of the 18 century‚ she was more
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Once the Americans were free from British control after the American Revolution‚ they started to reevaluate their politics‚ the economy‚ and society. After America broke away from what they saw as a corrupt and damaging government‚ they altered how they wanted to govern their society‚ even though they returned to a more centralized government similar to the British. Those who weren’t educated‚ as viewed by the elite‚ didn’t experience a lot of change however the concept from the revolution still guided
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Women’s Contribution to the American Revolution Not only did the men have to fight and contribute to the American Revolution‚ but so did the women. Avoiding the fact women did not have the same rights as men. Thousands of women contributed to many wars including the American Revolution. Even though women were not considered part of the army‚ their actions and participation helped soldiers in the militia fight their enemy accurately. Women’s performance was simply amazing and very supportive. Women’s
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