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It is so sad that so many young women had to stand on the street corners just to try to get work. I was surprised that domestic workers made up most of the country's job force, especially when it was a last resort job for women. Reading the piece about the domestic "slave markets" really showed how hard it was for women, especially African-American women, to get jobs. --Kellye Sorber | It is so sad that so many young women had to stand on the street corners just to try to get work. I was surprised that domestic workers made up most of the country's job force, especially when it was a last resort job for women. Reading the piece about the domestic "slave markets" really showed how hard it was for women, especially African-American women, to get jobs. --Kellye Sorber | ||
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| + | Not to diminish anyone's experience from the Great Depression, but trust me Kellye, everyone was dirt poor. The generation that just died off in my family spoke of the depression often. The women from this era used to embarrass me in public places by collecting all extra foodstuffs, fruits, etc. from open buffets and bars, or after famlily Holy Communion and birthday parties held in a public place. My Grandmother and Great Aunts COULDN'T STAND TO SEE ANYTHING WASTED. They remembered growing up with empty stomachs and no work for the parents and the children. - Phil N. | ||
