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Makers: Women Who Make America  Awakenings

For the women of the 1950s the societal norm was to get married before college was over Details

 

Program: Makers: Women Who Make America

Episode: Awakenings

During the 1950s women were expected to get married, have children and live happily in the suburbs. Advertising and television perpetuated this ideal of women. Jobs were usually low paying and dead ended.

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Duration: (4:54)
Premiere Date: 02/26/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR

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Full episodes
3 VIDEOS

Part One: Awakening
57:43 Air Date 02/26/13

Part Three: Charting a New Course
55:42 Air Date 02/26/13

Part Two: Changing the World
54:31 Air Date 02/26/13
Previews
3 VIDEOS

MAKERS: Women Who Make America Trailer
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MAKERS Preview
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