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Press release from the Los Angeles City Historical Society:
March 6, 2022
Today's women have made great strides in American History. But for years women were restricted from voting, signing legal documents, owning property, participating in contracts and lawsuits, retaining their salaries, or even inheriting independently from their husbands. In fact, until around 1850 most women's legal rights were under the protection and authority of their husbands.
Women were also restricted in what profession they could pursue. Today, when you walk through the halls of any government building in Los Angeles, you will see women working in most all professions. But this has not always been the case. Before the 20th century women were rarely seen working in any government or legislative position. There were barriers that kept women from achieving their goal of pursuing various professional careers – especially in the legal field. Many occupations for women were limited to garment factories, laundry, and domestic service for richer households.
This press release was produced by the Los Angeles City Historical Society. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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