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- Reflections on 1950s Housewife + Shrimp and Grits Breakfast is another episode in my Homemaker's Journal. I like to make Shrimp and Grits for my husband as a Valentine's Day treat so this was a good time to reflect on the 1950s housewife schedule. Some of the 1950s housewife routine is similar to what I do today and some of it is...well...it's all I could do not to roll my eyes.
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About this video: In this episode of the Homemaker's Journal, Denise Jordan of This and That with Denise Jordan shares her thoughts on the trend to romanticize the 1950s housewife era.
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I hope you enjoy this reflection on the 1950s housewife era. Leave me your thoughts . When you're done here, check out my Homemaker's Journal: Reflections on Homemaking at this link: ruclips.net/video/8dU7XRwGZ3s/видео.html.
I really, REALLY enjoyed this video, Denise. I was a 60's housewife and though I didn't have a role model while growing up, I *did* watch "Father Knows Best", "Leave it to Beaver, and all those wholesome family shows. To this day I still believe in a woman keeping a tidy home and doting on her husband a bit. I realize most women today don't have the luxury of being a stay at home mom and that just breaks my heart. I always wore nice clothes (be it a pair of Bermudas and a tank top) and freshened up in anticipation of my husband pulling in the driveway and always greeted him at the door. My three kids had their hands and faces washed and hair combed before Daddy got home. On the other hand, my husband didn't do any household chores OR change dirty diapers. He was in charge of the lawn, the vehicles and any home repairs. I love it when I see today's dads carrying their babies or pushing strollers. That really warms my heart. Thanks for the memories, Denise.
Thank you for this video. I am a white woman who grew up with a grandmother who did absolutely everything around the house while her husband laid around the house and complained. She also held full time jobs, so the older girls helped with the younger kids and helped with the housework. She also worked hard in the garden every year. I enjoy seeing the romanticized version of the 1950s housewife, but I can assure you from experience, it was hell on earth for some.
Gracie...exactly. It wasn't all Donna Reed and June Cleaver. There was a lot more work involved than we were often shown. For some, it was not romantic at all.
I’m 56 yrs old, growing up my sister and I always swept and mopped the kitchen floor after dinner. Now that I’m learning to be a full time housewife, I do serve my husband his lunch and dinner. I learned that from watching my grandmother.
Hi Ronnie, I just think it's interesting to see what is considered the standard in other people's homes. Each is as different as snowflakes and its okay. We do or don't do based upon the examples set in our birth homes. And truth be told, now that I have more time to focus on home and hubby, I will fix his plate and set the table or he will set the table and help get things out while I serve the food. We work together which is how I think it should be.
Denise, I loved and appreciated this video. My mom is an outstanding homemaker, wife, and mother. She kept a spotless house, we had hot, home cooked meals, and she was involved in our schooling and volunteered in the office, attending field trips, PTA meetings, etc. She and my dad got along great. I admired my mom so much that I attribute my homemaking and nurturing skills to her. It makes me sad when I see young ladies who didn't receive training in keeping a tidy home and knowing how to balance work and home life. It's interesting how times have evolved, yet both parties can still be pampered if they commit to working together. This video was entertaining and educational. The biscuit situation was hilarious and showed that unplanned situations could happen to anyone.
My husband’s father always did the dishes even in the 60’s and helped around the house, and my hubby does the same because of that. Kids really take in how parents treat each other.
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Thank you for sharing your history. It's so important to remember those traditions and learn from each other.
Really great video! I loved your reflection at the end. I'm a black 90s kid and my mom did not raise me to be a housewife, and she was adamant about it. We were to learn how to clean up after ourselves, keep ourselves and areas clean, and get a job (and our own bank account). Cooking and serving were for holidays, but you always served your own man (or Dad) at a cookout. I'm learning to cook now on my own, and manage my own finances. I can keep a house spotless, but waiting on another human (besides a child) is whole new world. I'm trying to understand better how to be intentional about the stuff I choose to do for my (future!) spouse, and how it may parallel some of the old 'rules' from generations past. But there are some old school things that I've had ingrained into me that may never die...I'm officially retiring from lawn maintenance and snow removal once I have a ring on my finger LOL!
This was so cute! The biscuit situation was so familiar!😃
Hahaha! and I was on camera! But you know...things happen in the kitchen so my young homemakers know, yep...Miss Denise has mishaps too!
I don't think this was too long at all. I thoroughly enjoyed all of it.
💖Denise I loved this video . I loved the hard biscuit incident, I laughed so hard😂😂😂😂. I’ve done the same thing trying to make things perfect 😂
You will remember the laugh as a good thing for a long time. I’m like you, I began my housewife “duties” in the fall of 1969. We both pampered each other, still do 52 years later.
Thanks Denise for a great video 💖
Now that's what I'm talking about. Serving each other. Mutual respect for the things that we do and sometimes, because of time or circumstances, different roles or duties.
Hello! I love this video! Women looked classy in the 50s, so I can't wait to see the skirt you described. I think one is never too old to play dress up! I also find the meals during that time interesting. Have a great week!
Hi Knitty. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to wearing some of these dresses in video. I've worn a few already.
This brought back good memories for me I remember my mother vacuuming in high heels and nylon stockings. And she loved what she was doing. When I married in the 70s I love taking care of my home I still do I enjoyed making meals and greeting my husband when he came home from work. No high heels and nylon stockings though.lol❤️🇨🇦
My ex is originally from Mexico and I seen a lot of Mexican ladies work and keep a tidy house on their day off the girls were in the house helping as soon as they were old enough.
This was good to see. I had been researching them because I wanted to do a video too. I was asking my mom a few questions the other day. Next time I speak with my grandmother I’ll ask her somethings too. She just turned 91 last week ❤️
OOOOhhhhh. Your gramma ought to have a lot of things to say. I look forward to seeing what you learn from her. Interesting enough, I had difficulty finding the images I wanted of black housewives from the 1950s. I'm sure they are out there...I just couldn't locate any for the video. I'll keep searching.
@@homemakingwithdenise I think that’s going to be my issue too. Most women in my family worked. We’ll see. Thanks for sharing. I loved how much information you shared.
I loved it reminded me of your older video,s of real to life housekeeping, etc very very sweet, nice sure you made him happy you two are so cute together
***Replay*** - Your husbands face was Priceless.
It was all he could do to sit there and not laugh. I'm glad he participated in that much!
Very enjoyable and informative Denise. Reminiscent of how Mother "ran" our own home. While I.don't follow these to the "t", I do insist on following many of the practices in our home. Looking forward to more installments.
Loved every aspect of it. My upbringing as well as lifestyle of my married life…is almost identical. But, Mom def did her own mopping….as do I. Other than that…most everything else was and is quite similar. I’ve always felt my job was to make my husband’s world as easy as possible. This was a warm and inspiring video. Thanks.
That article was written for women that lived in 1950’s who were full-time housewives. They did not work 8 to 10 hours a day and have to rush home to cook dinner and other household chores. I was a young adult in the seventies and worked full-time during my entire marriage until retirement.
I get it. I worked full time much of the time and I could tell the difference between part time and full time. Going out to work made a huge difference in my energy level and patience.
Thank you for this video. My sister and I had to do household chores as youth. Our brothers job was only to take out the garbage. I resented it when I was young, but as an adult, I understood she had trained us to keep a home. I love learning from your channel.
I was born in 1941 so I am familiar with these ways. I always doted on my husband. The teachers I worked with teased me about it. Once in the 90`s, while cleaning out a file cabinet in the nurse`s office, the teachers came across a very similar article in an old magazine. They gave it to me saying " This is you. " HA HA We laugh about it to this day. I have been retired since 2002 having taught the primary children 40 years . (wonderful memories)
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Denise I approve of this video and I agree with you 100%!
Hahaha! Thank you. What point stood out most to you?
Habits of a homemaker -sent me here 🌸🤗
Fun video - thanks for the chuckles - my mom was also a 50’s housewife.
So amazed to hear you say that your dad and your brother mopped the floors . My dad mopped our floors for the same reason but Othman in our family didn’t do this. It just brought back so many memories from my childhood, not just the house cleaning but so many other things that went on in my childhood.
Loved the video and hearing about your family and what you remember about your child hood and being a mom in the 70s too.
I'm glad you found your way here. What do you remember or what were you told... from your family about that earlier time?
@@homemakingwithdenise My mom was born in the '50s but I know for a fact that her mom didn't drive a car only did laundry once a week and that she wasn't some fantastic cook I think she would just make like the same certain basic meals over and over again. And my grandpa adored her and respected her respected her. She definitely wasn't like a Susie homemaker type. She did stay home with the kids I don't believe she had a job at all. But they also were a military family so I know they lived in France and Germany and different places throughout the United States at different times. And then my dad's mom which she was also born in the '50s She cooked a ton of food and my mom actually learned how to cook from her after they got married. She was a homemaker too I don't believe she worked at all. My parents got married in the '70s. And my mom would always cook meals and do all the chores I never had to do chores growing up I'm a child of the '80s and navigating that now as an adult. My mom would sell all the kids clothes when they were little and she'd do awesome Halloween costumes and all kinds of stuff She would always do all kinds of homemaking things in the '70s and '80s. She definitely had a very different life than her mother. My dad worked in the steel mills for a long time whenever we were growing up in Pittsburgh.
This lifestyle was / is possible IF your husband is the sole provider of the family and your JOB is that of a full time stay at home homemaker. 😊
You are precious. I'm glad I found you here
I thought this was nice informative👍 some of this is helpful and applicable for current or new day housewives or those aspiring such as myself to become could stand to be refreshed on🧐my mom too was a 70's housewife older siblings did exactly what you said cook clean when she got a job she and dad worked nice to hear those tasks and memories were the same for others 🤗Thank you just subscribed look forward to more☝️One thing I'll never do is serve my husband a glass of liquor 🥃 when he come home to relax no way ☝️dad was a alcoholic or secret alcoholic's I think most were and still today under stress 🥴he'll get a glass of milk on the rocks instead 😆🙋
That kitchen looks amazing 👏👏
This was such an interesting video. I loved it. 😍
OMG ❤️❤️ New subscriber here! Y’all are adorable. Loving your content please keep posting!!
Loved this video!
My partner's dad does the watering of the lawn, takes out the garage and BBQs or "grills"
So that's what my other half does :) he works very hard and I like to look after him.
I find it very interesting to learn what is considered the norm in other peoples families.
Happy Valentine's Day! To whoever reads this- Know that you are loved ❤️ Catching this on the replay! The shrimp and grits looked amazing! My mom was a late 50s/60s housewife. A lot of my raising was to be a housewife. I have an old soul and adopted many of that generation's ways.
Hi Nannie, good to have you stop by and Happy Valentine's Day to you too. I appreciate your greeting. I was a product f the 60s, the feminist movement, and the revolution that came with the 60s so I wasn't as "submissive" as was expected from earlier eras. However, as I have gotten older and have more time to devote to house, home, and husband, I don't mind doing some of the things that I rebelled at when I was younger. We serve each other in a way that I don't think happened in earlier generations. I look forward to learning more.
I am a sixties housewife, raised by a 20's grandma!! I served my husband, cooked, washed, went to further my education and took care of the children. As time went on my husband began to take on some of the chores and I did not ask him too. he did it on his own!! I love the video and I even laughed at some of the things. Most of the housewives back then, never knew what a mop was!! You was right, they had help!! They usually spent their time playing bridge, having tea parties and shopping. Thanks for the video!! Blessings
Omg I just loved this video..I subscribed ❤️
This is such a WONDERFUL video!
I was never taught how to keep a home. But, I knew how I wanted it to be. All these years, 35 of them, I have done almost all those things in the 50's write up. Even now. As empty jesters, I make sure my husband comes HOME every evening to his tidy castle.
***replay*** Denise, I received the apron I ordered from you (apron diva). I absolutely love it. The packaging is very special. The apron is Beautiful and excellent quality. I so much enjoy the apron notes. Thank you. 😊
Hi Ronnie. I'm glad you enjoyed your notes. One is the note you won last week and then we put a note in each order. I hope each spoke to you.
I loved this video! You really did your research and shared so many great memories. That good old home training was a blessing! Thank you!
Yes, the home training served me well. I’m head you enjoyed the video.
Super adorableeeee video
Denise, that was so much fun to watch. You have a nice way of instructing and are a natural teacher. The shrimp & grits look delicious. Also, thanks for your sense of humor and positive emphasis. You and your husband make a handsome couple and I love that you work together to keep your home & lives working well. I always look forward to your posts! Thanks so much for all you do for us!
I truly enjoyed this as well as your commentary that makes us think about the reality of different experiences at that time 😊.
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February 7, 2016 ·
"I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids..
And when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw.
They would go crazy now trying to figure out how many germs were on that apron.
I don't think I ever caught anything from an apron - but love... "
I love this. Someone sent me something similar last year and I love it. Thank you for this sweet reminder.
New subscriber! I just love this video.
There is a RUclipsr who recreates life in the 40's and 50's. That's her whole channel! She's younger, and her husband is in on it too. All of their home, clothes, shoes, appliances...You would love it!!😍😍😍
What is the name of it....?
I might have seen a few of her video but trust me...I'm not going back to some of those appliances unless there is a really good reason. I like my modern equipment.
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I loved it. My mother illustrated these 1950s behaviors. I just noticed that you are also an author. I am so proud of you.
Loved this! Happy Valentines Day! I need Hazel many days! I enjoy most tasks and learned most things after I was married. My four siblings took turns cleaning the kitchen after supper. I take care of the inside and he takes care of things outside with some overlapping as needed. He works hard physically all day as an auto mechanic so I do try hard to have supper ready when he gets home as my work day ends before his. I cherish our quiet suppers as it is just the two of us most nights unless the grands visit. 🥰thanks again. Great video.
Chris…too funny. I so remember Hazel. And wasn’t the guy she worked for called Mr. B.? I used to love that show. I enjoy the quiet dinners with me and the Hubby too. Life is much quieter now and I kind of like it . Love it when the grandchildren come but do the happy dance when they go home.
Really enjoyed this!
Hi Heather, I'm glad you enjoyed it. What part struck you the most? Or gave you the biggest chuckle?
Hi Denise, really enjoyed this video. It's very interesting to hear how your mum did things and how 50's ladies did things. When my youngest son moved out and went to Manchester, we visited him. He was house sharing with one of his old uni friends. The house was very clean and he was a perfect host. I was very surprised when he proudly showed his hand and dish soap in glass IKEA dispenser by the sink. He said I love it at home, so bought my own :) So yes definitely we all do things that we see in our own homes. Have a wonderful rest of the day. Hugs and kisses from England. Sule xoxo
That Breakfast looked great especially the cheesy grits... God Bless You All
Hello! I saw this and couldn't help but click on it. This was so hilarious, and I know I could not have been a 50's wife. So cute and thank you for sharing🥰
So cute! Of course we chuckle, but it is fun and interesting to look back at a snapshot in time.
Hi Joanna, Yes...we get a snapshot and everything looks so romantic in some sectors. It was fun recreating this just a bit. What's your favorite piece to look back on?
@@homemakingwithdenise I love the 40's and 50's in theory (music, style, happy persona) but yea, it wasn't all happy for everybody. But one thing I love about generations past, regardless of gender, culture, etc, is their ability to work hard, be flexible, and make the most of what you have. Lessons we all can learn from.
I just love this video. I definitely believe in the “1950’s” style of homemaking, 100%! Much of my ideology came from my grandmother and mother. I also read Fascinating Womanhood in my teens, late 20’s, and early 40’s. This book truly enhanced my foundation.
I watch the Smoking and Grilling channel as well but I’ve never tried any of his dishes. Glad to know they’re as tasty as he makes them appear.
Oh yeah…AB can cook it up. He’s the truth. I’ve not heard about the Fascinating Womanhood book. I’ll have to find it. I’m glad this style of living works for you. It’s very nice when it works,
I loved this video and all of your videos for that matter. I am a young wife with a 17 month old daughter and hoping to grow our family. I work as a school teacher and still work hard to get dinner on the table (with the help of my husband) and keep a clean and comfortable home. I try to keep many of the core homemakers values, even as a working woman. It makes me feel like I have a true purpose. God bless!
Absolutely. And yes...the two of you work together to manage the family. That's what I like about the changes. The couple works together. And yes, you do have purpose. Your purpose just may be two fold right now. What videos can I make for you? You are exactly the audience I want to speak too.
@@homemakingwithdenise I love your grocery hauls and prep hauls! But I would love to know your suggestions on a schedule/how to keep up with your home and chores as a working wife!
I find how different generations managed housekeeping absolutely fascinating. Loved this video. The cheeky look on your husband’s face cracked me up 😆😆
Hi Helen. Thank you so much for stopping by. He did look pretty funny. He thought this whole thing was ridiculous. But yes, it is interesting to see how things change with the generations. What were things like in your home?
@@homemakingwithdenise my mother was very much the 1950’s housewife. She stayed home and cared for the house etc. I remember her brushing her hair and putting lipstick on when Dad was due home ☺️
Once I was about 12, she returned to working, but only during school hours, eventually full time work when I was 16 or so.
This has been one of my favorite videos. 💕. My Mom had six of us and we all sat together for meals. ~ Janet 😘
We had to sit in the kitchen and I resented that. Now…I realize they probably just wanted some peace and quiet and time together. But yes, my hubby and my children…we ate as a family. I’d wait dinner most times if needed.
@@homemakingwithdenise I’m not sure why this was done but it was a thing. Some families even fed the children early and put them to bed. When the children got older they were just sent to their rooms to read or study. I have heard that children were not allowed at the family table till they could hold adult conversation. 😘
I love this. Burning biscuits. Honey, that's when your cooking is so good, your smoke detector cheers for you. 😜🤣
This was awesome
Thank you. What part stood out to you?
Watching your videos give me energy and excitement when the housework and kids are overwhelming. I’m a stay at home mom of two toddlers, and I don’t personally know of any other women who do the same, so it’s hard some days. It feels like no one gets it. It’s not easy to be home with kids. It’s not a vacation. There is a science to it. My sister and I call you Aunt Neicey lol! I appreciate your videos so much. Thank you for talking about something that a topic that’s underrepresented (in my opinion) for youngish lol black wives and mothers like me.
Sorry for typos! I’m typing on my phone and couldn’t edit.
This is the romatizied version of this time. I love that version. And think we all should play the part at times. But the reality was different.
The reality was definitely different for most families, at least the romanticized version. It was fun to do this today and I must admit, he did enjoy it.
My home life growing up was so chaotic that it kept me from marrying my daughter's dad.
I think every household and family is different. My mom waited on my dad, she worked full time, and did all the cleaning, cooking, and finances. Once my sister and I were around 10 years old, we joined in on a lot of the work, including at my grandmother's home. There was no hired help.
There sure wasn't any hired help at our house either. Like you, when we got about ten, me and my sister started helping with the laundry, serving Dad, and other things around the house. And yes, every household is a bit different and take economic status into consideration. Probably the more affluent families had help and let's face it, the dollar went a long way in the 50s so help was probably pretty cheap on the grand scheme of things. But then again, it depended upon how many expendable dollars each family might have. My gramma on my dad's side, worked outside the home and did work as a maid at one point. My gramma on my mom's side never worked outside the home, was well educated, and volunteered to teach English at a local church so we saw these differences in our own family. Not saying either is better than the other. This is just how it was.
Hi Denise I’m watching
Hi Keisha. I am so glad you stopped by. What did you enjoy most about this video?
@@homemakingwithdenise I appreciated your honesty of what the 50’s looked like from OUR side 🤎
I love that you did this and did a video. I did this once for my husband (the same list), he loved it so much the next day he asked if I was bringing his slippers and a snack..as he sat in his chair. Your idea to do this on special days is GREAT!
I wonder, why do you leave the toilet brush under the seat? Is that to drip dry?
Hahaha! Yes. It was funny. My husband actually thought the whole thing was ridiculous but he has a story to tell about me serving my dad. He called my dad King Stewart because he claims me and my sisters treated my dad like a king with all the serving and scurrying about. When I read him the list...he said with a smirk...I could go for that. Not in this house! But, we serve each other. We are in a much different place today. Oh...the toilet brush is under the seat to drip dry. When you put it in the brush holder wet it gets all nasty at the bottom on the brush holder. Yuck!
I'm not that old but I do keep a lot of good roots
This is definitely helping people keep the tradition alive if anything mind opening to some
Everyone's different though
I usually would say i would be happy if they just picked me up fast food but this seems nice
well besides the burnt biscuits
As you were reading that I was laughing
Gail, it was all I could do not to roll my eyes. I kept thinking...seriously?
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Wendy...what was your takeaway or biggest chuckle?
I would love to see how a 1950 housewife accomplished this with toddlers. I mean all the shows the kids are older. All videos show these little angels. Well I would love to see how she really did it
I dress like a 50s housewife daily. It looks great on you.
Hi Michelle. I must admit, I dress this way almost every day too. I found some inexpensive dresses and it just quick and easy to put on a dress. No muss. No fuss. Put on my apron and I'm good to go. Where do you get your dresses?
@@homemakingwithdenise I go to Rosegal, Wish, eBay and Amazon. They have a lot of good dresses and I also put on my pearls. Gotta love them. I am such a germaphobe, I always wear gloves when I clean and I keep my apron on all day. Lol, I am clumsy.
Good for you for dressing this way a lot! A lot of housewives/homemakers do now. It makes me happy.
I enjoyed your video… just know I totally failed wife school 🙃
Sometimes you do forget that you were cooking something. Thankfully I normally just burned rice times I fell asleep when I got to warm. That makes me fall asleep instantly no matter how well rested I am. I primarily wear fit and flare dresses or tops with straight or A-line skirts. I really love tiered skirts. I got three 36 inch ones from Amazon. Love them. Been wearing them at work. Only issue it isn't a production to go to the bathroom. I have to gather it all up so none falls in. Plan to get more colors when I can. First though need a new bra and new underwear as I'm allergic to them now. Might need more fit and flare dresses as only one of my current three is work appropriate for times I'm menstruating as I use a menstrual cup which requires emptying since it collects rather than absorbs. They are all polyester and nylon. I'm the income earner in our family. Lee is the one taking Daniel to and picking him up from the school bus. I still likely will have to be the homemaker in the family when we get around to moving to our own property. Lee mostly just lays and watches tv. So far I work the 9 to 6 shift. Mom works either the 7 to 4 or this week 6 to 3 at the same company so I ride with her.
I have never had grits even though I am from the south. What do they taste like?
That's a hard question. Hmmmm...like grainy cream of wheat. That's about the best description I can come up with. You should make some or better yet, go to a restaurant and order some. Put sugar and butter on it and see what you think. Now some southerners will say salt and pepper but the salt goes in when you cook then and sugar and butter at the table. Hahahah!
@@homemakingwithdenise Oh,thank you. I do like cream of wheat.
I think the 50s were fake, in a way. No way could I ever have accomplished all that '"in the tranquility of my home!'" Not without becoming frazzled, and bedraggled! And have you noticed, in old ads for cleaning products, etc., the wasp-waisted woman in a fitted, shirt waist dress , wearing pearls and 3-inch heels, is vacuuming her floors! Wearing a delighted smile!!
It was. Much of the 50s and after was mass indoctrination through advertising. Life was much different and less standardized prior to the 1950s. And later on, media presented the 50s as more perfect than the people of the time considered it. Regular people in the 50s (as evidenced by photos) did not live like that