Hi all, just wondering if anyone can give me any idea of what a typical 1950s housewifes routine would be like,ie cooking ,cleaning ,childcare etc. Also how they would dress etc and be expected to behave? Any info very much appreciated thanks.
2007-02-23 00:24:50 · 10 answers · asked by cat2116 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
They would serve the every beck and call of the husband. cleaning, cooking and the like are expected. She would also never question the authority of her husband. All household decisions are the mans responsibility. The main role is to care for the children. They would also normally have 5 or more kids. Hope this helps.
2007-02-23 00:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by spencermurraygaunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away all electrical appliances that we have today...except stove and fridge. Strip the kitchen of microwave oven, dishwasher, and small appliances. Most didn't have dryers, just a clothes line, laundry took all day to do, and irioning the next day. Work, work and more work! There wasn't much time for anything other than child rearing and housework! (and gardening)
2007-02-23 00:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by altes_jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She made herself content at home. She found positive ways of communicating with her husband and children. She strived to please her family and what pleased them also pleased her. She dressed modestly, but attractively and showed skin only to her husband. The household routine was much of her day as was caring for any children they had. Her husband was the head of her home and he worked all day and sacrificed his time and money for his family. Children were obediant and happy and innocent, without adult-like knowledge and concerns. The family had contact with other relatives and friends with similar family values. This was a much more simple and innocent time that was good for family life. I fear that it is gone forever.
2007-02-23 00:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by Jess4rsake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would wear a dress and a pearl necklace around the house like June Cleaver.
2007-02-23 00:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent Happy Days Video. And see how Mrs. C acted
2007-02-26 17:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by Peppermint Patti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1950 yes 1950 ,poise ,god fearing,meditating,true ,loyal to husbands ,hard working as housewives,children bought up with affection, mere no of divorces,a GOLDEN Period 1950 ,before my birth but my childhood.
2007-02-23 00:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by dulla99 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am to young for that one....
But..I remember my Mama...all she wore was dresses.
And shoes...all day long....we ate at 4 pm everyday...because that is when Daddy got home...Oh, those really were the days...of innocents.
2007-02-23 00:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by Bobbie4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just watch the old t.v shows of that day, "I love Lucy", "Leave it to Beaver", "I married Joan", "The Andy Griffith show"...there's PLENTY out there still yet.
2007-02-23 00:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget the benzo addiction!
2007-02-23 00:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U do not appear to be that ancient.
2007-02-23 00:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋