During industrialization, the women most likely to be employed outside the home were

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During industrialization, young, single, and working-class women were the most likely to be employed outside the home because they were less likely to have family responsibilities and could be paid lower wages. Middle-class and married women faced societal pressure to focus on their domestic duties, and children under the age of 16 were often not legally allowed to work. Immigrant women also faced barriers to employment such as language barriers and discrimination.

During Industrialization, the Women Most Likely to Be Employed Outside