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Women’s Roles in
Early America
WOMEN and GILRS in Early America
Expectations– Quiet / keep opinions
to self– Obey father/husband– Provide suitable home
for husband– Not work / work from
home– Little education – Clean / proper
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WOMEN in Early America
JOBS opportunities included:
– At home! cooking, cleaning, children
– Nurses– Teachers– Factory workers– House servants
http://www.gqg59.dial.pipex.com/local_history/local_women/cooper_1898.jpg
WOMEN in Early America
Fighting for equality (rights)– Educational
opportunities– Equal treatment– Work opportunities– SUFFRAGE
right to vote
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/jazz/jb_jazz_19tham_1_e.html
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