If a woman chose to work in a professional position, she was limited to nursing or teaching. Other roles were clerical positions such as secretarial or bookkeeping positions. Women were rarely seen as managers. Economically more and more women have to work. Women are less dependent on the stability of marriage to keep them financially secure.
Societal trends show that consumption has risen dramatically along with the standard of living.
This increase in purchasing has been afforded by women entering the workforce, not by mens' salaries rising. Changing feminist attitudes have also greatly influenced the number of women working. Girls are brought up to believe they can be anything they wish, not just teachers, nurses or secretaries. This has changed educational standards for both boys and girls. New Laws because of these Trends Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed to keep employers from discriminating against women in hiring and promotional activities.