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They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men

Kathleen Courtenay Stone

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Description:In mid-twentieth-century America, women faced a paradox. Thanks to their efforts, World War II production had been robust, and in the peace that followed, more women worked outside the home than ever before, even dominating some professions. Yet the culture, from politicians to corporations to television shows, portrayed the ideal woman as a housewife. Many women happily assumed that role, but a small segment bucked the tide—women who wanted to use their talents differently, in jobs that had always been reserved for men.In They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men, author Kathleen Stone meets seven of these unconventional women. In insightful, personalized portraits that span a half-century, Kathleen weaves stories of female ambition, uncovering the families, teachers, mentors, and historical events that led to unexpected paths. What inspired these women, and what can they teach women and girls today?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men. To get started finding They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 471

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Cynren Press

Release: 2022

ISBN: 1947976249

Description: In mid-twentieth-century America, women faced a paradox. Thanks to their efforts, World War II production had been robust, and in the peace that followed, more women worked outside the home than ever before, even dominating some professions. Yet the culture, from politicians to corporations to television shows, portrayed the ideal woman as a housewife. Many women happily assumed that role, but a small segment bucked the tide—women who wanted to use their talents differently, in jobs that had always been reserved for men.In They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men, author Kathleen Stone meets seven of these unconventional women. In insightful, personalized portraits that span a half-century, Kathleen weaves stories of female ambition, uncovering the families, teachers, mentors, and historical events that led to unexpected paths. What inspired these women, and what can they teach women and girls today?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men. To get started finding They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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They Called Us Girls: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men

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