American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family ... the media tended to focus on a woman's role in the home. If a woman wasn't engaged or married by her early twenties, she was in ...

4. They Adhered To Strictly Defined Gender Roles The 1950s were a time when gender roles were as rigid as a starched dress. Women were expected to marry young, have children, and dedicate their ...

The practice of linking traditional gender roles to American values has continued ... patriotism and Americanness can be traced back to the 1950s. During those early years of the Cold War ...

Constellation Stage & Screen debuted its adaptation of Jordan Harrison’s “Maple and Vine” on Thursday to a sold-out audience at the Constellation Playhouse.