Most people living in an Indus city had small homes which were also used as workshops. There was not much space to relax. For richer families, the courtyard was a pleasant, airy space, open to the sky. Children could play there, with toys and with pets such as monkeys, dogs and birds.
The changing role of American women in the 1920s. 1  The changing role of women was a result of the work they did during the war.2  The number of working women increased by 25 per cent. 3  In 1920, all women were given the right to vote.he changing role of American women in the 1920s. 1  The changing role of women was a result of the work they did during the war.
But the gains for women came not only from changes within sectors, but also from broader job shifts in the economy. Women do most jobs in health and education â this was true in 1972, and it's still true today. The gender balance has barely changed. But the share of U.S. jobs in this sector has more than doubled â from 7 percent in 1972 to 15 percent today. Manufacturing is the mirror image of health and education. Men still do most of the jobs in the sector. But the share of total U.S. jobs in manufacturing has fallen sharply â from 24 percent in 1972, to 9 percent today. See more graphical looks at America here.