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Better now than in the 1950s

Submitted by Philip Brewer on September 10, 2007 - 06:24.

One of the really positive changes between now and the 1950s (and even 1960s) is the reduction (not, sadly, elimination) of social pressures and legal strictures against women in the workforce. There are many positive reasons to work--helping people, producing something of value, being part of a community of people in a common endeavor--totally aside from the income that's brought in.

I would never discourage people from doing work that they thought was worth doing.

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