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Many women held jobs that were thought as "female" occupations such as nursing and teaching. Most of their jobs were low pay, and some of them had the same jobs as men but were paid less for it. One in four women were a part of the American work force. They started to gain success and so more and more women started working. The number of working women rose by 50.1%. But as the numbers rose, there were less female physicians, surgeons, and dentists. Some of the common jobs for women consisted of: teachers, librarians, nurses, typists, shop clerks, chasiers, switchboard operators or factory workers. People thought that the perfect way for women to prepare for marriage was to become a secretary. That way she could learn endurance, modesty, and obedience. After women got married and had kids they rarely went back to work. They couldn't afford nannies so they stayed home and took care of their children.