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Housewives Didn't Live in Bliss in the '50s

By Amanda Marcotte

Contrary to feminist claims, housewives in the 50s weren't respected for their work, but were in fact denigrated.

  • May 9 2011
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For Military Wives, Happiness is Delayed Gratification

By Alison Buckholtz

How I learned to wait for the marshmallow.

  • May 29 2009
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