The Exploress A Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 2: A Wednesday at Work
Oct 2, 2023
A Lady's Life in 1920s America continues with a discussion on women in the workforce during that era. Topics include the historical context of women entering the workforce, societal expectations and debates, resistance to hiring women, diverse career options, challenges faced, and efforts to advocate for women's rights and equality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Increasing Number of Women in the American Workforce in the 1920s
01:48 • 14min
Women and Work in the 1920s
15:50 • 5min
The Gendered Workplace: Resistance and Reluctant Hiring
21:18 • 5min
Career Options for Women in the 1920s
26:30 • 2min
Women in Academia and Exploration in the 1920s
28:04 • 2min
Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Women in the 1920s
30:29 • 6min
The Women's Bureau and Gender Inequality in the Workplace
36:39 • 7min