Question

How did the roles of women in the 1950s differ from those of modern-day women?

A.Today, many women have jobs.

B.There have not been significant changes in women’s roles since the 1950s.

C.The women of the 1950s had limited options about their roles in society.

D.Today, women rarely do housework.

E.Today, more women feel that they have the choice between pursuing a career and staying at home to raise their families.

Answer 1

E

During the 1950s, women were expected to have a more traditional role in society, that is being a housewife and raising the children. It was looked down upon for a women to pursue a career.

Answer 2

Answer: A, C and E.

A.Today, many women have jobs and they feel that they have the choice between pursuing a career and staying at home to raise their families.

C.The women of the 1950s had limited options about their roles in society.

E.Today, more women feel that they have the choice between pursuing a career and staying at home to raise their families.

Step-by-step explanation:

Due to war times the industry needed workers, so they were forced to allow the incorporation of women in the labor market, even in the heaviest tasks, previously developed only by men. Female labor accounted for 40% of production. By showing they were responsible to work, and also by being part of the active economy women started to pursue professional education and careers, therefore nowadays women feel they have more options to choose, rather than staying only at home.