The Changing Roles of Women in Society, Beginning in the Late Eighteenth Century

The late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century were times in American history that screamed for reform. The nation was undergoing several changes that would mark the beginning of the country's future. It was the time leading up to the Industrial Revolution where society was changing at an incredibly fast pace. As a result of the boom in new technology, the roles of Americans dramatically changed, especially those of women. Society dictated a woman's place, which was not in the dirty factories that drove the wheels for the country. Instead, men were supposed to serve as the w…