Women and Work in 1970s America: A Creative Writing Exploration in Short Stories
Presentation Abstract
Between the 1950s and 1970s, the status of working women in the United States changed drastically. With the second wave of feminism in the 1960s, increasing numbers of women continued their education at the post-secondary level and sought work outside the home. By the 1970s, working women had become the rule, not the exception. By creating a series of historically informed short stories, I seek to help both myself and readers understand and appreciate some experiences of these working women. My characters represent different age groups and work environments, exemplifying both the struggles and successes typical of this time period.
Women and Work in 1970s America: A Creative Writing Exploration in Short Stories
Buller Hall, Room 250
Between the 1950s and 1970s, the status of working women in the United States changed drastically. With the second wave of feminism in the 1960s, increasing numbers of women continued their education at the post-secondary level and sought work outside the home. By the 1970s, working women had become the rule, not the exception. By creating a series of historically informed short stories, I seek to help both myself and readers understand and appreciate some experiences of these working women. My characters represent different age groups and work environments, exemplifying both the struggles and successes typical of this time period.