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What did they mean when they stated that women "were supposed to be happy housewives that stayed at home while "the Men" went to work? How were women "happy"?
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What did they mean when they stated that women "were supposed to be happy housewives that stayed at home while "the Men" went to work? How were women "happy"?

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And old statement where the woman would be at home making dinner watching the kids and do chores while the me “worked really hard at work” they meant that a woman back then would be happier at home than working which I doubt
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It was a common but mostly untrue statement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Most housewives were tasked with endless chores and taking care of children. Men come home tired from their day expecting a calm and quiet environment when returning home.

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