The man owned the woman, and therefore the woman was under the control of the man. Even girls had to learn how to take care of the household at an early age. The women would teach the girls how to become a good mother and wife when the time came. They would also make sure that the home was peaceful and organized when the father/husband came home from work. Women took care of the house hold” (Kionnar). In civilized society, a good wife was responsible for cooking for her family, decorating the home, sewing clothes, draperies, and blankets. She also cleaned the house and did laundry. If her husband could afford to hire help, the wife would get a break from some of the duties. During this time period in history, being a housewife was quite special, as homemaking became an art form. A good wife would provide children to her husband if he wanted them. And if a married couple had children, the wife would watch them and teach them manners. The wife was expected to be of good temperament so that the marital home would be
The man owned the woman, and therefore the woman was under the control of the man. Even girls had to learn how to take care of the household at an early age. The women would teach the girls how to become a good mother and wife when the time came. They would also make sure that the home was peaceful and organized when the father/husband came home from work. Women took care of the house hold” (Kionnar). In civilized society, a good wife was responsible for cooking for her family, decorating the home, sewing clothes, draperies, and blankets. She also cleaned the house and did laundry. If her husband could afford to hire help, the wife would get a break from some of the duties. During this time period in history, being a housewife was quite special, as homemaking became an art form. A good wife would provide children to her husband if he wanted them. And if a married couple had children, the wife would watch them and teach them manners. The wife was expected to be of good temperament so that the marital home would be