1980s housewife

Hats off to housewives every where. It is one of the toughest jobs any where. Responsibility and activity are two requirements of the job of a housewife. Long hours without pay is demanded and the day may start at sunrise and continue til bedtime. While there may be a break sometime during the day it is normally taken while doing another chore such as folding laundry. For many families the housewife is also in charge of having food on the table at proper times. Creating and keeping a budget…

Woman Peeling Potatoes: 1943: photo by Esther Bubley - Pixdaus

The '50s homemaker. Sitting at home with the kiddies, cleaning, cooking, ironing, etc.

The housewife is now a bit of a dying breed.