The problem faced by congresswomen and other women in society in post-war America was how to balance domestic responsibilities and professional life. Times were changing and congresswomen began to buck traditional congressional practices such as dress code, asking for more bathroom facilities, and use of the congressional gym. Read how congresswomen responded to these changing forces in society.

Concepts

congress, women's history

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Additional Tags

betty friedan, office of the historian: changing social and institutional perceptions about women, the feminist mystique, women in congress

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional