The list was supposedly first published in the may th 1955 issue of housekeeping monthly. The advice they used to give women was simply outrageous. Titled how to be a good wife, the article is an alleged excerpt from a 1950s home economics book. It is called pictoral medical guide, and was published in 1954 with writings by 42 specialists at the time. I was raised a 1950s housewife growing up in the 1970s. Heres the 1950s test that urges husbands not to be. Wherever it is from, it has gotten a lot of controversy. This 1955 good house wife s guide explains how wives should treat their husbands by angel chang. It lists eight dos and donts aimed at making a man happy, all of which, i should add, were g. And heres the 1950s test that urges husbands not to be. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. A wife questions her life choices as she travels to stockholm to see her. If their mothers acted this way, small wonder theyre confused by us millennium women. Having a good job that provides health benefits and enough income to keep your family comfortable should be one of the top priorities.
When he gets to a stopping point, rather than dog earring the page, he puts me over his lap, lifts my skirt, lowers my panties and gives me the same number of spanks as the page. If you know me you know im not a meek and quiet 1950 s housewife. Anyway i could write quite a bit more but the general point im trying to get to. This advertisment from the 1950s sure is ridiculous. How to be a good husband in the 1950s our everyday life. Heres an excerpt from a 1950s high school home economics textbook. How to be a good wife from 1952 home economics textbook the following is an excerpt from a home economics textbook used in ontario during the 1950s get your work done plan tasks with an eye on the. But there are also certain elements that we seem to. Heres the 1950s quiz that proves you are a terrible wife. Below is a guide on how to be a good housewife from a magazine, housekeeping monthly from 1955.
This 1955 good house wifes guide explains how wives. When hubby relaxes with a good book, i kneel before him with spanking slippers in hand. This book is a set of pieces of advice,values and virtues one needs to be a good wife. Living life by the 1955 good wifes guide real honest mom. Its based on a real book used to teach girls in the 50s. Being a homemaker in the 1950s meant caring for both your family and your house, as well as presenting yourself as pictureperfect throughout the day. The good wifes guide and advice for young brides the. Pdf how to be a good wife download full pdf book download.
How to be a good wife in the style of the 1950s the. The 2000 larry elder book, 10 things you cant say in america, reproduces the text of the example, with how to be a good wife, a home economics high school textbook, 1954. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. She faced years of abuse after arriving in canada as a teenage bride i. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. On monday, your crap archivist brought you the batshit 50s quiz itemizing the merits and demerits of 1950s wives and proving through science or something. Youre probably familiar with the article published in housekeeping monthly in 1955 on how to be a good wife. Yes, this is indeed a real article from a magazine in the 1950 s. Heres the 1950s quiz that proves you are a terrible wife by alan scherstuhl. It made the rounds on email back when everyone had an aol account. Upon discovering a vintage cookbook buried in a box in her new homes basement, alice becomes. If they are patient and gentle with each other they should sense the deep thrills that lie in store for them. Old school dating expressions that have different meanings now. However, most find these 1950 s housewives rules outdated so this is a modern good wife s guide.
When i first saw the sheet of paper, i laughed out loud. The email i received claimed the article, a guide for the good wife which ended in know your place, was from a magazine called housekeeping monthly in 1955. Do you ever wonder how women were expected to behave in the 1950s. The author is optimistic that any woman,lady or girl of mature age who is preparing for marriage,can find this book. In the good wifes guide new york times bestselling author darlene schacht. They were urged to speak in a soothing voice and always have dinner prepared. Jane anderson screenplay by, meg wolitzer based on the novel the wife by.
Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals, and an inviting bedroom. Do you ever feel guilty because you cant live up to this fantasy of the good wife. The advice below prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. I found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950 s housewife days. A list of ten steps on how to be a good wife comes from a 1950s u. How the 1950s housewife was expected to behave in the. In may of 1955, housekeeping monthly published an article entitled, the good wife s guide, detailing all the ways that a wife should act and how best she can be a partner to her husband and a mother to her children. From the perils of courting to the inevitable list of wedding gifts to the household tips that any selfrespecting new wife should know, this book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating postwar period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s.
From women scoffing at it and criticizing it, to men commenting i wish my wife treated me that way, etc. A super funny bridal shower game based on the 1950 s expectations of a good wife. If their mothers acted this way, small wonder theyre confused by us. In the 1950s, a music director falls in love with a singer and tries to persuade. Hope they help you become the best wife you can be. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book the good. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book the good wifes. If you like books on organization and housekeeping, this book is for you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How to be a good wife home economics high school text book, 1954 have dinner ready. The typical 1950s wife stayed at home to cook, clean and take care of the children. But we can all learn a little for reading about being a good housewife in the 1950s. They were also told to never complain and have the children looking perfect.
How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book oversixty from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time. How to be a good wife from 1952 home economics textbook. Told in the voices of two women living in different decades and sprinkled with recipes and advice on how to be a good wife, it makes the reader consider how the roles of women have changed and how theyve stayed the same. Cars were cooler, people spent more time with their families, and things were just simpler. This has been floating around the internet for a few years and some say it came from a 1950 s textbook, others claim it was from canada. Its quite interesting and sometimes funny to see the differences in the expectations of women in that time compared to now. It includes cringeworthy marriage advice for housewives at the time. The good wife s guide goes around the internet quite often as a how to be a good wife kind of post.
How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book oversixty. It may feel a little strange to accept these rules today, but it remains so interesting to see how society once behaved. Maybe you got to see old ephemeral movies, or seen old manuals on housekeeping. The following is excerpts from a 1950 s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. While im not a total 50s wife, my husband always comes first and i cook and clean just as my mother did.
An extract from a 1950s home economics book recently took the internet by storm, with thousands unsure whether to be shocked or amused by the cringeworthy marriage advice offered to women at the time. Marriage and homemaking in the 1950s by sheila hardy isbn. The good wife s guide was originally circulated as a fax, and then became a widespread email which lists 18 bullet points that all good wives should keep in mind when preparing the house for the husbands return home from work. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal, on time. In may of 1955, housekeeping monthly published an article entitled, the good wife s guide, detailing all the ways that a wife should act and how best she can be a partner to her husband. From a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. An extract from a 1950s home economics book has taken the internet by storm. My darlings, after the wedding bells ring, how can you make sure to be a good wife. Recipe for a perfect wife is that wonderful combination of fun to read, thought provoking, and mystery. The good wifes guide is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the may. Since i had never heard of this magazine in the 1950 s and the text just didnt sound like the 50s which i do remember, i. This meant wives must not only clean the house but also truly make a home.
A nostalgic look at what it was like to be a housewife in the 1950s being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different than today. The good husbands guide july 15, 2014 by sue nador 2 comments sue nador updates 1950s wisdom from the good wife s guide for todays husband or wife. In 1955, being the perfect wife meant dinner on the table, a pretty ribbon in your hair. From a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for. The article is unaccredited, but i am sure that like many other articles written in 1950 s womens magazine, it was probably written by a woman.
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