Before mothers entered the work force in large numbers, their employment outside the home was considered problematic.

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Prior to the 20th century, women were mainly expected to be homemakers and caretakers of children. As a result, when more and more women started entering the workforce during and after World War II, it was viewed as a challenge to traditional gender roles and sometimes met with resistance. However, this began to change and women's work outside the home became more widely accepted and encouraged in the latter half of the 20th century.

Before Mothers Entered the Work Force in Large Numbers, Their