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A Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 2: A Wednesday at Work

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The Increasing Number of Women in the American Workforce in the 1920s

This chapter discusses the historical context of women joining the workforce in the 1920s, including the impact of industries and the end of slavery. It highlights the entrance of both white middle-class women and working-class women into the workforce, as well as the desire for financial independence and the importance of education in pursuing white-collar jobs.

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