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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
During World War II, American women demonstrated their ability to perform in the mechanical crafts and trades which had previously been closed to them, and they developed a new pride and self-confidence in their abilities. But, most of them preferred to removed to the traditional "feminine" roles of the pre-war era; and most did, welcoming home their husbands, and expecting to again be the ruler of their households while their husbands brought home a paycheck.
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I would argue that most did not prefer to be relegated to the traditional "feminine" role of the pre-war era. Many did because they had no choice. I find in today's world, where there are very few stay-at-home parents that did not choose to take on that role, parents are happier. Women who are better at science than child rearing are making a different difference in this world. Men who are better at child rearing than selling insurance are also making a huge difference in this world.
As a child of the 60s, I didn't see the nurturing happy stay at home parents I see today. They are ridiculously good at their jobs. Better than I could have been, and much better than my mother was, despite her best efforts. Choice tends to put people into roles where they are the most productive and happy.