Progression of WomenThe women depicted in The Crucible do not present women in a positive light nor do they support feminist theories. This reinforces the stereotypes of the 1950s. Women of both eras had difficulty asserting their rights and proving their worth in this world. But over time, they discovered there was more to life than changing diapers, keeping the house clean, and satisfying the man. The Crucible shows that women had no say in how their lives and marriages turned out. Their husbands spoke for them. The only task women had to worry about was reproducing, praying, and understanding their place in the family. Farming was usually managed by the farmer and his wife. The woman usually fed the chickens, collected the eggs or did the milking. Being a midwife was also very important to the community. It was usually run by two women who helped with childbirth. Spinning wool and linen into yarn was a very important task due to the limited number of fabrics at that time. Children usually helped their mothers tend the farm or became servants in homes from a young age. Servant work was done by young girls, until she and her future husband had saved enough money to start a business and/or get married. Children were expected to act according to a strict code, just like the adults around them. Salem Witch Trials – The World Behind Hysteria quotes: “Any display of emotion, such as excitement, fear, or anger, was discouraged and disobedience was severely punished. Children rarely played because toys and games were scarce. The Puritans considered these activities sinful distractions. But unlike young girls, boys had some outlets for their imaginations. They often worked as apprentices outside the home, training......amidst paperwork...and began driving to school and running errands, so that women had to stay at home and take care of the household. household chores. Men didn't like the change or the freedom women gained. Women made progress in the 1950s in their pursuit of freedom, including: how to work outside the home, obtain new job opportunities, and find their place in society. Coming from a life in 1692, where women could not express their emotions, nor leave the house for any reason, unless they were helping their husbands; Being able to now contribute to the war is a huge achievement for women of this period. Women have surpassed society's norms. Women gave faith to their families during the Great Depression, raised the family without their husbands during the war and now, after all the conflicts and difficulties, women have maintained their courage and their position in society..