In the 1950s, marriage was not a foreign concept to anyone. It was a major part of society at the time to get married at a very young age. Marriage was essential at the time, especially for women because it was not required nor was it normal for them to go to college because they were expected to just life a life at home as a housewife. In the rare case that a woman did go to college, it was primarily to find a husband who could support their family very well financially. Women were meant for a life at home, they were not expected to hold jobs, have a degree, or be responsible for anything except their families and their households(Marrying in the 1950s).
In this era, women did not spare any time in finding a life partner and getting married. The average age of brides in 1950 was
The expectation of marriage also did great things to help the economy. With an increase in the number of married couples, there was an increase in homes being built, which caused the construction and home improvement industry to prosper. Also, there was an increase in the amount of home goods being purchased due to the rising number of new families needing items such as furniture and appliances for their new homes(Marrying in the 1950s).
Because the 1950s was a time where gay sexual activity was considered illegal, there were not many same sex couples. Homosexuality was thought to be a mental illness, so same-sex couples were very discreet and uncommon(Gay life in the 1950s & 1960s).
In this era, women did not spare any time in finding a life partner and getting married. The average age of brides in 1950 was
The expectation of marriage also did great things to help the economy. With an increase in the number of married couples, there was an increase in homes being built, which caused the construction and home improvement industry to prosper. Also, there was an increase in the amount of home goods being purchased due to the rising number of new families needing items such as furniture and appliances for their new homes(Marrying in the 1950s).
Because the 1950s was a time where gay sexual activity was considered illegal, there were not many same sex couples. Homosexuality was thought to be a mental illness, so same-sex couples were very discreet and uncommon(Gay life in the 1950s & 1960s).