The pre-war woman who faced the problem of earning a living had few
doors open to her knocking. She might be a teacher or a stenographer. In
this post-war era practically no line of endeavor has not been
trespassed upon by woman. The sacred professions of law, medicine, and
engineering have been invaded until woman’s place in these realms ceases
to be criticized.
Ability is the first reason for the success of women in industry. The
feminine point of view has proved its worth in practically every form of
marketing. As women do the great majority of the retail buying in the
United States, women have been able to show the way to sell most
effectively.
It was predicted that women would not be able to stand the physical
strain of the work-a-day world. While they do not possess the endurance
which men have, they have proved constitutionally equal to their tasks.
After all, housework is not a light physical labor and women have
managed to do this for a long, long time. Fatigue is accentuated with
boredom. Business offers more variety than sweeping and dusting.
Another factor which must not be overlooked in this analysis of the
woman in business is the economic. Women will work for less money than
men will. Consequently, women have been employed many times to take the
place of men. This has made some sex antagonism. As women become more
experienced, they demand more money, although the rate of compensation
for the same work is less for women. This should and will be adjusted in
time.
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