Chapter 23

      Reading about the 1920’s has really made me think about what has changed since then and what has basically stayed the same. There were some obvious things like equality for women and the struggle that immigrants have to face that we are still struggling with, but there has been huge stepping-stones that has allowed us to get over these obstacles. Although there are a lot more opportunities for women in present day society, women still face the difficulties of equal pay and the difficulty of balancing a life at home and a life at work. I feel like its a lot harder for women present day then it was back in the 1920’s because majority of women have to play the role of both mother and father and still struggle to provide for their family. In the early 1920’s women who got pregnant were often married and they relied on their husbands to provide and work, but present day women have to worry about finding daycare and they face the issue of maternity leave. Most women would love to stay home with their newborn but realistically they know that they can’t afford to stay home, so after a few weeks these new mothers are often working.

            Another issue that seemed to have played out well is the opportunities for immigrants. In the 1920’s immigrants were looked down upon and they were not wanted but now there are programs like the Dream Act that helps support immigrants and their families. The Dream Act is an act that will help students that are not citizens of the US pay for school. It is an act that will allow students to stay in the US until they finish their degree. Its great to see such big changes and how some people’s point of view has changed.