- Domestic tasks: cooking, cleaning, taking care of children, and making clothing
- Farming and other agricultural work
- Some women worked in trade and manufacturing, such as weaving and spinning
- Teaching
- Nursing
1800s-1900s:
- Women's rights movement: fought for women's suffrage and other rights
- Increased opportunities for education and employment
- More women entered the workforce, particularly in factories and offices
- Women began to participate more in politics and public life
20th century to present:
- Women have gained legal equality in most countries
- Women have made significant progress in education, employment, and politics
- Women continue to face challenges, such as discrimination, violence, and lack of access to resources
- Feminism: a movement that advocates for women's rights and equality