How times have changed - The North Grenville Times

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How times have changed - The North Grenville Times

by Theresa Bergeron For international women’s day, I thought I would enlighten the younger generation on how times have changed in my lifetime.  I was born in 1951, making me 71 today. Through the 50’s, women were expected to be housewives and mothers and obey their husbands. They were referred to as Mrs John Smith, not Mrs Marie, as women were still considered chattels to men. The roles were very well defined. Well into the 60’s, career choices…