Could You Be A Good 1950s Housewife?
We’re going to take you back to the time of starched aprons, perfect fake smiles and pretty-as-a-picture families. The 1955 ‘Good House Wife’s Guide’ makes for some interesting reading – let’s see how many points you can score! Are you ready to find out if you could be a good 1950s housewife?
Ever heard of the ‘the housewife’s syndrome’? 1950s wives were encouraged to always appear happy and content even when they felt dissatisfied with their lot. This led to an epidemic of fatigue, depression and the feeling of being trapped. Thank goodness those days are in the past!