Life for women in the 1950's and 60's Flashcards
1
Q
What were the marriage rates in the 1950’s?
A
Very high, marrying young.
2
Q
What are suburbs?
A
Big areas of similar cheap houses.
3
Q
What do children become in the 1950’s?
A
The Centre of life.
4
Q
What new appliances helped women in the home?
A
Vacuum cleaners, Dish washers.
5
Q
What were shopping malls?
A
Easy to get everything in a big mall, new credit cards make it easier to buy products.
6
Q
What did women mostly do throughout the 1950’s and 60’s?
A
- Stayed at home
- Looked after the kids
