translate English to French: The option to work was considered positive as it enhanced the family's economic status, made it easier for women to develop friends and learn about the Canadian system, made women feel good, and in case the husband got laid off (an occurrence that was reported as common), it would help sustain the family.
Le travail procure un sentiment de bien-être et, de plus, si leur mari perd son emploi (ce qui semble arriver assez souvent), elles prennent le relais pour subvenir aux besoins de leur famille.