...2007 WOMEN AT WORK IN CONNECTICUT: 1880-1920 In 1977 the average women could expect to spend 27.6 years of her life in the work force, compared with 38.3 years of men. Women workers are concentrated in low paying dead end jobs. As a result, the average women worker earns only about three-fifths of that a man does, even when both work full time year round (U. S. Department of Labor, “20 Facts on Women Workers,” 1980). How did women inherit this inferior position in the United States work place? Has it always been this way? Has their position improved since the country industrialized at the turn of the century? Do male or female workers have control over the types of jobs they get and the working conditions they find there? Though most American women have always been relegated to low-level, subservient jobs in and out of the home, many have been able to exercise varying degrees of choice in their work lives. Between 1880 and 1920 the choices available to women expanded due to the change in job definition, technology, the production pressures of World War 1, the growing militancy of women workers riding the tide of labor unrest during the war, and the increased acceptance of women in the work force. The period of 1880 to 1920 is of particular importance in our economic history because the structure of our present economic world developed at that time. Many new jobs were stereotyped by sex, while many jobs opportunities opened up for small number of women in various...
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...understand why they happen and better the future. In the United States in the early 1920s, a new stage appeared with different movements in the areas of politics, economics, society, culture, and foreign policy. By the events that led to the 1930s, new crazes had developed in many of these areas, while other areas remained in continuity. From the 1920s to the 1930, there were several factors that contributed to the changes in American society. The 1920s began shortly after in World War I when the United States and the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918. Many Americans were fed up with Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president from 1913 to 1921. The first election of the 1920s scoured Republican Warren G. Harding against Democrat James M. Cox. Cox supported Wilson and the League of Nations in the election. However, Harding won the election in a landslide, which was a sign of America¡¦s frustration with Wilson and his optimistic and liberal policies. The start of the new conservative era restored the power to the Republicans after the presidential election of the 1920. Harding made quite a few excellent appointments to his cabinet although he failed to demonstrate to have much intelligence. Charles Evans Hughes was appointed to be the Secretary of State, Andrew W. Mellon appointed as the Secretary of the Treasury and as leader of the Commerce Department, and Herbert Hoover bumped up the 1920s to a new level. On the other hand, Harding also appointed some of the worst positions...
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...role of women in society has been greatly overseen in the last few decades. In the early days women were seen as wives who were intended to cook, clean, and take care of the kids. While men took care of having jobs and paying any bills that had to be paid. Women have made vast improvements in their lifestyles in the past few decades from holding positions in governments, to simple things like getting a job and supporting themselves. In 1920’s, all women were given the right to vote. In the 1930's, the roles of men and women varied greatly. From the workplace to the home, the expectancies were different. The views of both genders were also very different. And things kept changing from one decade to another. The role of women and their importance...
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...development of how government and citizens saw their roles. Religious groups and women preached toward anti-alcoholic sentiments and brought about the 18th amendment. Many states prior to this had already banned alcohol sales and it was considered a state matter that government shouldn’t interfere with. This amendment, although morally right, was more of a volatile infringement on American standards that had been around since the Mayflower. Government officials ended up accepting bribes, alcohol that was sold illegally often killed buyers from poisonous elements used in home distillery, and the mafia began to establish stronger footholds...
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...events and changes that took place in the 1920’s. During this span of ten years, America went through great developments that ranged from the film industry, music to politics. This era brought new perspectives towards life and the economy that resulted in a milestone towards financial growth. It was during this time that great inventors and scientists developed life-changing inventions. This essay focuses on the events and their effects on the American legacy. After the end of World War 1, America focused on normalization. Normalcy was vital following the crumbling state of the American economy caused by the war. Warren. G. Harding, the president of the United States at the time,...
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...Book's Name | Author's Name | A Bend in the River | V. S. Naipaul | A Bend in the River | V.S.Naipaul | A Gift of Monotheists | Ram Mohan Roy | A House for Mr.Biswas | V.S.Naipaul | A Journey | Tony Blair | A Minister and his Responsibilities | Morarji Bhai Desai | A Nation is Making | Surendra Nath Bandhopadhye | A Pair of Blue Eyes | Thomash Hardy | A Passage to India | E. M. Foster | A Revenue Stamp (autobiography) | Amrita Pritam | A Strange and Sublime Address | Amit Choudhary | A Suitable Boy | Bikram Seth | A Tale of Two Cities | Charls Dikens | A Voice of Freedom | Nayantara Shehgal | A week with Gandhi | L. Fischer | Adventures of Sherlock Homes | Arther Canon Doel | All the Prime Minister's Men | Janardan Thakur | Allahabad Prasasti | Harisen | Amitabh- the Making of the Superstar | Susmita Das Gupta | Amukta Malyad | Krishna Deva Raya | An Unknown Indian | Nirod C. Choudhary | Anand Math | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhaye | Anna Karenina | Leo Tolstoy | Aparajito | Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay | Apple Cart | G. B. Shaw | Aranyak | Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay | Arogyaniketan | Tarashankar Bandopadhyay | Astyadhaye | Panini | Bakul Katha | Ashapurna Devi | Ban Palashir Padabali | Ramapada Chowdhury | Bandit Queen | Mala Sen | Bela Obela Kalbela | Jibanananda Das | Bengali Zamindar | Nilmoni Mukherjee | Bicramanchadev | Bilhon | Blind Beauty | Boris Pasternak | Buddhacharit | Asha Ghosh | Captive Lady...
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...“perfect” female. Women have always been seen, and portrayed as a sex symbol, and usually the disobedient one. Dating back to B.C and the story of Adam and Eve, Eve was the naked one who bit into the fruit that god told her was forbidden. Why couldn’t it have been Adam that caused such scandal, and was the cause for destruction, and crime in the world, and not Eve? From the believed beginning of time, to present day, women have really only progressed a small amount up the social ladder. Today, women are looked down upon, if they are slightly more over weight then what is considered “normal,” if they are “underweight”, “darker skin color”, too “pale”, “flat chested”, big boned, “thick,” or because of their ethnicities and backgrounds. So what exactly defines the “perfect female?” Is it the girls featured on “Girls Gone Wild” in Cancun, or the half naked models posing for Victoria’s Secret? Or is it the perfectly put together “Miss America” pageant queens? Or is it the Hollywood actresses with billion dollar dresses, and priceless jewelry? Or the well toned, well defined professional team cheerleaders, and dancers we watch? WE, speaking for us “average” women, who often tend to idolize, and carry pieces of all these girls within us, and envy them, for not being able to ever look like one of them…so damn perfect in every single way. These women, among many others all contribute to the foundations, of media, public relations, and entertainment sectors. Women are usually seen...
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...Women and GLBT Diversities ETH/125 March 15, 2015 Women and GLBT Diversities In the United States women has grown throughout history. This change has had a significant effect on women. Women had fewer career opportunities and fewer legal rights. Voting, working or even attending college was against the norm for women until the 19th century. Seen only as homemakers, women where only allowed to be mothers and wives. Women jobs where to take care of homes as they husband provided for their families. During the 19th and the 20th century things changed for the American women. Women were able to work outside of their homes. In large numbers, women worked in garment shops, even attitudes where changed in the medical field. Women also began to work in textile mills. Choosing such jobs women considered this work to be suitable for them, and their husbands agreed. In the 1920's, political roles of women were minimal, however, women were given the right to vote. While men seemed more acceptable to the women, becoming empowered, women continued to make a mark in the world as they became more noticeable. Reaping the same benefits as men women in the United States status was just as equal to men. (Equality 4 women, 2015) (ERA) or Equal Rights Amendment guarantee to end discrimination of sex essential to women protection of the law. This ERA guaranteed abortion access as a routine. This movement gave women the right to end their pregnancies without facing legalities...
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...goal to accommodate their families. In Japan there was significantly more women than men laborers which meant that the women were the ones that went out and worked to support their families. In India however almost all of the workers were men so they had to support their family. When the Industrial...
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...crafted thesis statement -After the Civil War, industrialization influenced the U.S. society, economy, and politics by the technological advances that were being introduced. The railroad industry, textile manufactures, mining, and mechanical tools are just a few of the many examples that were being introduced during the Industrial Revolution. These few examples are what changed the workforce atmosphere as we know it today, and opened many new doors for U.S. society to gain new skills that would be continued into modern society. 2. Identify three (3) major aspects of industrialization during 1865 ad 1920 that influenced U.S, society, economy, and politics. Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc. Explain your responses with specific examples and details. A. The first aspect of industrialization that during 1865 and 1920 that influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics was the expansion of railroads. It created more job opportunities for Americans and the new immigrants coming into America. The federal government helped support this expansion of the railroad development, but also made it difficult for some railroad workers, such as the Chinese. They viewed them as a threat because of the mass population growth in such a short period of time. Legislators passed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to keep them becoming citizens...
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...I remember the 1920s well in my younger years we loved to brawl punch, kick and bite. Actually most of the time we were actually in a bar heavily drunk. Steeplechase had made in its debut in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics (Antwerp 1920s Athletics). Some then caught the attention of scouts who wanted a man who could take a punch. Those people would then be taken in the arms of those scouts and put in the boxing league to make something outta themselves. When you think of the 1920s boxing era you all think about Jack Dempsey. In my time during the 1920s era it was all about ethnicity during the boxing era of the 1920s (Racism). Racism in boxing made it difficult for African American fighters to compete for world titles and a so called Negro circuit...
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...Health Care Museum Tamecka Peterson HCS/235 May 17, 2014 Crystal Frankart Health Care Museum Since the early eighteen hundreds a lot has changed in health care. During this time and age women were the primary caregivers. Domestic medicine also so known as physicians treated the serious cases. As the Health Care Hall of Fame Museum curator I would integrate several exhibits that have changed health care. Midwives Midwifery has been a long standing practice for women as childbirth was something that normally took place at home. In the 15th and 16th century midwifes were thought of as “the early companions of the devil” (The Witchammer, 1487). These women had not been compliant with the Frankfurt Midwifery Code which had been established by the Catholic Church and had been in effect for over 130 years. As a consequence of this, these individuals were burned alive. Midwifery became established in the early 18th and 19th century in Europe. They were trained to be both nurses as well as midwifes. In the absence of a physician, during the first 250 years midwifes were at the front end of the birthing process. Immigrant women who had learned the trade in their country of origin had learned the trade and passed their learning’s and skills to midwife of a younger generation. Thus there were two types of midwifes that developed in the US. One was a Nurse-midwife which are trained in nursing and midwifery as well as Direct Entry Midwives which would not be nurses...
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...Yet, what if breastfeeding was not an option for babies? What about poverty stricken countries where basic nutrients run scarce, and are very rare. It is so essential for a new born to have these nutrients, and breast feeding can be seen as a necessity for babies growing up in a poverty stricken environment. Babies born within an impoverished environment usually lack the basic nutrients to grow and function properly, especially in the crucial years leading up to adolescence. Also, why are more and more women switching to bottled fed from breast fed? Based on an article written by Jacqueline Wolf, “Women initiated the move from breast to bottle as they embraced complex social, cultural, economic, and intellectual change concomitant with urbanization..” (Wolf). Another factor that comes into play is the introduction to baby formula in the 19th century. Also, the change of a woman’s role in society from housewife to the work force could have a lot to do with the fact that women don’t have time to breastfeed. According to Wolf, babies were dying from diarrhea and not even making it to their first birthdays due to the lack of nutrients through milk they were being deprived of. For example babies in Chicago during the late 19th century and early 20th century had a high death rate because of the amount of poverty, and food stock available to families during that time (Wolf). Another issue was that mother’s worried that their own milk wasn’t even “good enough” or that pollutants...
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...that in the 1900’s most of the population in California because of the labor work available was the Mexicans. Men as well as women were either retaining a visa or smuggling their way into California to work mainly in agriculture. Discrimination was a major part in history for the Mexicans and also the Chicanos. Some Mexicans entered the United States on permanent visas during the 1920s. But many more entered informally before passage became restrictive. There was so much labor work available that the Mexicans were not waiting to obtain a visa and instead were making there way through the border illegally. Even after establishment of more stringent immigration rules and procedures, thousands continued to cross without legal authority. Many of them were ignorant of the required legal processes; others sought to avoid the head tax, the expense of a visa, and bureaucratic delays at the border. Coyotes were being used as the professional labor contractors and border-crossing experts that were known often received commissions from U.S. businesses. They began the industry of smuggling people and forging documents and which till this day continues to exist. Most Mexican immigrants settled in the Southwest. A big percentage of Mexican born as a U.S. resident lived in California. They entered nearly every occupation classifying them selves as unskilled or semi-skilled. Chicanos became the bulwark of southwestern agriculture. The men as well as the women were working in...
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...his paper is devoted to the issue of singe parenting as one of the important family problems. A single parent is a parent who lives with one or more children without the second parent. Usually the definition of single parenting depends upon the local laws, but there are other cases as well, for example if a parent is left alone after the divorce, after another parent just leaves the family or the child, if the second parent is put to the jail or is dead. It is not necessary that the single parent is natural mother or father of the child, some people choose to adopt a child or become a parent through artificial insemination or just take care of a child, who was left by his natural parents. The household of a single parent differs a lot from a usual household. Certainly all situations are unique, some people choose the path of single parenting consciously, and some are made to bring the child up alone. There are a lot of negative moments about single parenting, there are some positive as well. For example, if a person takes care of a child alone, he has always the freedom to choose and to make all the decisions on his own. On the other hand making decisions can be really hard sometimes and really often people feel the need for somebody’s support and a piece of advice. Usually single parents do not have enough time to do all the house work and thus involve children from the early age in doing chores. Single parents have to discuss most of house matters that should be actually solved...
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