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The New Deal's role in women's employment during the Great Depression was multifaceted, with policies that both limited and advanced job opportunities. While Frances Perkins' cabinet position and Eleanor Roosevelt's advocacy marked progress, the era also reinforced gender roles and often prioritized male employment. Women of color faced additional barriers due to racial discrimination, highlighting the New Deal's complex legacy for women's workforce participation.
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The New Deal was a series of federal programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression
Alleviating economic hardship
The New Deal aimed to reduce unemployment and reform financial systems to alleviate economic hardship
Reforming financial systems
The New Deal sought to reform financial systems to prevent future economic crises
The New Deal had a multifaceted impact on women's employment, with some policies favoring male employment and others expanding job opportunities for women
Prevailing social norms and gender biases during the New Deal era often favored male employment over female employment
The Economy Act of 1933, which aimed to reduce government expenditures, often resulted in women losing their jobs due to limitations on employment within families
Various state laws reinforced the notion that men were the primary providers by restricting employment opportunities for married women
The New Deal period saw notable advancements for women in government roles, including the appointment of Frances Perkins as the first female cabinet member and the advocacy of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for women's rights and social justice
The number of employed women increased during the New Deal era, suggesting that some programs expanded job opportunities for women
While the New Deal provided some advancements for women, the overall effect on gender dynamics in the workforce was limited as women were often relegated to lower-paying fields and their opportunities were tied to their familial roles or relationships with men
The Fair Labor Standards Act set a minimum wage and maximum working hours, but did not directly address the persistent wage gap between men and women
These New Deal programs provided employment for hundreds of thousands of women, but their opportunities were often in lower-paying fields
The National Youth Administration offered job training and part-time employment for young women, but primarily targeted those who were in school or college graduates
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President ______ launched the New Deal during the ______ to mitigate economic distress and revamp financial systems.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Great Depression
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The ______ of 1933, which aimed to cut government spending, often led to job losses for ______ in families.
Economy Act
women
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First female cabinet member
Frances Perkins, appointed Secretary of Labor by Roosevelt, first woman in US cabinet.
