The 1950s were great (for white people) because wages were high enough to pay for a house and support a family of five, with only one parent needing to work - even for ‘untrained labor’ jobs.

This was made possible by higher taxes for the rich and strong unions. Both disappeared, and the effects are evident.

The 1950s were great (for white people)

For male white people.

Were aren’t going to find out for sure, because its not like we have a time machine or anything, but I’d be curious to know if women are happier now than when they were expected to just be housewives.

I mean in general, the ones with abusive husbands and absolutely no recourse obviously shit was fucked.