150 Jahre Emanzipation - Geschlechterrollen ab der industriellen Revolution

150 years of emancipation, gender roles, offices, industrial revolution: Gender roles are not predetermined but have changed repeatedly over time. How did today's images of women and men arise? Our current role models arose socially primarily through the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century. Before this time, work was divided among all family members. This was because, for example,

the workshops or the fields to be cultivated were located directly near the house. Men, women, children, and, if applicable, domestic staff had to contribute to the success of the business. With the emergence of large factories during industrialization, so-called paid employment developed, meaning paid work outside the home. Especially in middle-class families, the man was now

usually solely responsible for paid work. The woman was to take care of the home, the children, and the domestic staff. However, if the money was insufficient, the woman also earned additional income outside the home. From now on, a distinction was made between paid employment and unpaid housework. From now on, a distinction was also made between

public and private work. The private sphere is embodied by the woman who primarily cares for family and household, while the public sphere is embodied by the man who goes to work. Wellendorf argues that men and women have different rights in society. This existed even before industrialization. During industrialization, arguments based on natural principles increasingly came into

play. For example, women were denied the rational decision-making ability supposedly necessary for certain professions. Instead, the role of motherhood was idealized as the desirable life goal for women. This was associated with qualities such as warmth, caring, and selflessness. Besides physical strength and manual skills, masculinity was primarily linked to rational thinking. These attributed qualities