How have the traditional roles of women in the workplace evolved in society since 1920’s? Women’s roles in society have changed dramatically over the years. Since the historic moment in 1920 when women were given the right to vote the view of women only being thought of as a wife, daughter or mother has evolved greatly.
The greatest impact on women’s roles in society came from our economy changing from a large percentage focused on agriculture to a new corporate, commercial and industrial base. In the 1920’s women worked on the family farm as tirelessly as the men. They did this along with all their other duties as homemaker and mother. After the great depression more women than ever were working due to the