Women's roles in twentieth-century America.(Brief article)(Book review)

9780313340154

Women's roles in twentieth-century America.

May, Martha.

Greenwood Press

2009

233 pages

$59.95

Hardcover

Women's roles in American history

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In this reference for high school and up, May (history, Western Connecticut State University) surveys the roles of women of different classes and ethnicities as workers, parents, artists, and other roles in 20th century America. Chapters are in sections on women and work, family, popular culture and the arts, education, government, law, and religion. An introduction provides historical context. A chronology from 1900 to 2008, glossary, and b&w historical and contemporary photos are included.

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