It was a time of great
anxiety and insecurity, and many families had to struggle to
survive. Of course, whatever expectations family members
might have had for financial success before the Great
Depression, were dashed during this period... |
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... The father, the
person who was supposed to insure the financial stability of
the family, often had to face the greatest obstacles.
Because women were the ones who ran the household, the
Depression did not diminish their role. They knew that they
were in charge of the household, the finances and the
children... |
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