Today, the majority of women in the United States work outside of the home. But that hasn't always been the case. In 1950, only 34% of women worked outside of the home, with presumably a good chunk of the remaining percentage dedicating their time to raising children. However, that percentage jumped to 60% by 2010. But despite women's increased participation in the labor force, they were still expected to take responsibility for most of the household chores and childcare.
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Curiosity Staff
May 17, 2016
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