A career woman describes a woman whose main goal in life are to create a career for herself.[1] These women can also be described as more interested in their career.[2]
History
The phrase was first coined in the thirties as a way to remind women that a career does not have a greater importance than her husband and family. This term was mainly used from the early thirties to mid nineties.[3] This is because women began being seen as assets to be used within the workforce during trying times as well as with the advancement of technology.[4]
See also
- Glass ceiling
- Kyariaūman, the term in Japanese
References
- ↑ Professional Lives: Career Women on Film. Virginia Quarterly Review({Template:Date).
- ↑ career woman definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary. www.macmillandictionary.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ↑ Professional Lives: Career Women on Film. Virginia Quarterly Review({Template:Date).
- ↑ The history of women’s work and wages and how it has created success for us all. Brookings(2020-05-07). Retrieved 2020-11-06.