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Why Women Work A Look At Motives And Roles In 1960s
A New York Times style exploration notes that by the 1960s many mothers join the workforce for various reasons beyond money. Surveys show education, career goals, and personal fulfillment drive work, with women increasingly in teaching and professional roles and earning higher than earlier decades. The piece profiles Joan Rubin, a Playbill editor, who contrasts working and family needs and affirms many women desire employment if suitable opportunities arise.
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Joan Rubin