Feminism in the 1950’s Period 7 Alyssa Campbell Brittany Hadfield Wes Flury

Society’s Expectation for Women Caring mother- stay at home and nurture, so society would accept them Caring mother- stay at home and nurture, so society would accept them Diligent homemaker- diligent housewives had dinner on the table precisely at the moment their husbands arrived from work Diligent homemaker- diligent housewives had dinner on the table precisely at the moment their husbands arrived from work

Society’s Expectation of Women Obedient wife- A wife was a "good" wife only if she carried out her man's every order and agreed with him on everything Obedient wife- A wife was a "good" wife only if she carried out her man's every order and agreed with him on everything

Career Choices Flight attendant Flight attendant Factory jobs while men were at war Factory jobs while men were at war Housekeeping Housekeeping Raising a family Raising a family 35% of women were members of the labor work force 35% of women were members of the labor work force

Hairstyles Pin curling and rollers was the typical ’50s look Pin curling and rollers was the typical ’50s look Soft and curly with hairspray Soft and curly with hairspray Women slept in curlers and rollers Women slept in curlers and rollers

Fashion Saddle shoes were the most popular Saddle shoes were the most popular They were black and white and looked like a sneaker They were black and white and looked like a sneaker Heels and gloves were a must to complete the “lady like” outfit Heels and gloves were a must to complete the “lady like” outfit Girdles were popular to fulfill the pencil style Girdles were popular to fulfill the pencil style

Motherhood Women were encouraged to stay at home and care for the children and home Women were encouraged to stay at home and care for the children and home Women who chose to work when they didn't need the paycheck were often considered selfish, putting themselves before the needs of their family Women who chose to work when they didn't need the paycheck were often considered selfish, putting themselves before the needs of their family

Interesting Facts About Teens in the 1950’s Teenagers began calling the shots for fashion ideas Teenagers began calling the shots for fashion ideas Pointed toes and stiletto heels reaches a new popularity Pointed toes and stiletto heels reaches a new popularity Teenagers began rebelling against social norms Teenagers began rebelling against social norms

1950’s Social Life The most popular style of dance for teenagers was swing dancing The most popular style of dance for teenagers was swing dancing The closed dance style was taught in high school PE classes along with proper dance etiquette The closed dance style was taught in high school PE classes along with proper dance etiquette

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