What historical change led to a devaluation of women's work in the home?
A) World War I
B) the Industrial Revolution
C) the birth of the Internet
D) the Great Depression
E) the civil rights movement

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The Industrial Revolution shifted the economy and society's focus towards waged labor outside of the home, leading to the devaluation of traditionally female domestic work. This shift also contributed to the rise of the nuclear family with separate spheres for men and women's work.

What Historical Change Led to a Devaluation of Women's Work