I can't tell if you're acknowledging that domestic work is work, or highlighting some particular time and place that women worked outside the home. There are careers that are suited towards women and allow them time to take care of their own children. A lot of times these careers involve helping other children/the elderly, such as teaching, nursing, and charity.
Yes, they also worked as maids, seamstresses, sweeps, inn keeps, bakers, dozens of other businesses before the 20th century and the rise of the professional feminist.
I can't tell if you're acknowledging that domestic work is work, or highlighting some particular time and place that women worked outside the home. There are careers that are suited towards women and allow them time to take care of their own children. A lot of times these careers involve helping other children/the elderly, such as teaching, nursing, and charity.
Yes, they also worked as maids, seamstresses, sweeps, inn keeps, bakers, dozens of other businesses before the 20th century and the rise of the professional feminist.