1930s Roles of Men + Women
What was the primary role of 1930s men in the household?
Men made money, they were the workers and had jobs
Increased
What was one of the most common jobs men had in the 1930s?
Laborer's, Farmers, Military Jobs, Firemen, Police, and Government jobs
Women weren't allowed to do what while married in 1930s Alabama?
Work
What was one of the traditional dresses that women wore in the 1930s
Smart Suit or Abstract Day Dresses
What was the primary role of 1930s women in the household?
Women were mainly the caretakers in the home
When did Alabama ratify the 19th Amendment?
1953
What was one the most common jobs women had in the 1930s?
Clerics, Teachers, Nurses, Telephone Operators, and Domestic workers
Legal age that marriage was arranged through parental consent
14 Years Old
What was one of the traditional suits that men wore in the 1930s
High Waisted Tweed Suits or English Drape Suit
What change began to occur around this time, relating to the jobs men worked?
Men began to work more "pink-collar" jobs, like teaching or beauty and health related professions
Alabama banned women from what in the court room?
Jury Duty
What was the increase in women earning Bachelor's Degrees in the 1930s?
21%
Women had to do what to get a divorce?
Give evidence of abuse, adultery or abandonment
The fabric that was imported from Ireland duty-free
Toiles
What was the change in the household rolls during the Great Depression?
Women were at home less and started to work less "pink collar" jobs
How many states had a marriage work ban in 1930?
9 including Alabama
What was the percent of female teachers in Alabama during the 1930s?
81%
About how many marriages occurred in the 1930s?
12.4 million
Percent of duties imposed on imported fabrics from Paris
90%
What was the reason "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" was made?
It attempted to reverse the reality for men by offering a woman who was dependent on a man
How many Women got their government jobs back after the repeal of 1937?
154 out of 1600
How many people were in the agriculture industry during 1930s Alabama?
208,000
What was the waiting period between when a couple got a marriage license and had their ceremony?
There was no waiting period
Who most heavily influenced English Drape Suits?
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor