Discussion question

Discussion question (300 words) 

As Western Civilization was developing its industrial capabilities, the old way of doing things began to fade away.  This was good because more rights were available to more people, but some folks complained of a seeping moral decay.  Women were to be seen as having a big role in preventing our society from slipping too far.  The various revolutions with their ideals of equality had planted the seeds.  When the Industrial Revolution forced men further away from the home, the door was open to a third Educational Revolution for women.

Discuss the changing role of women in industrial society. How did that role change from 1830–1920?

While the general idea was to limit women, how did such attitudes also open the door?