Gender Roles Collection

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Woman breaking through glass ceiling

Engraving depicting the Lady of the House, wearing an apron and gloves, does her own housework, 19th century
5308736 Engraving depicting the Lady of the House, wearing an apron and gloves, does her own housework, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Lady of the House)

A Chinese family in a bedroom, 1850
3478194 A Chinese family in a bedroom, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese mother with her children sat together in a bedroom in China. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Wensleydale knitters, 1850
3480171 The Wensleydale knitters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Wensleydale knitters at Hawes; Yorkshire. Everyone can be seen knitting; even while walking to the market)

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479035 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century
5311001 An advertisement for a sewing machine for a Christmas present, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1869); Universal History Archive/UIG

A group of Breton women and their embroideries
3078062 A group of Breton women and their embroideries; (add.info.: Photographic print of a group of Breton women, sat stitching)

A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850
3478237 A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea)

Sewing behind a bush, 1871
3479034 Sewing behind a bush, 1871; (add.info.: Two females hiding behind a bush sewing, while a male silhouette is shown waiting behind the bush. Dated 1871.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479032 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Chinese mother with her child, 1850
3478195 A Chinese mother with her child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese mother walking with her young son through the streets of China. 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Straw platters from Buckingham
5310048 Straw platters from Buckingham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting straw platters from Buckingham. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century
5310174 Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century)

A servant girl serving a gentleman
5311881 A servant girl serving a gentleman; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a servant girl serving a gentleman his luncheon. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the lady of the house instructing the footman to say she is "not at home" when he
5310783 An engraving depicting the lady of the house instructing the footman to say she is "not at home" when he answers the door

Illustration showing women postal workers in the Sorting Room at the General Post Office in St Mary-le-Grand, London
5311167 Illustration showing women postal workers in the Sorting Room at the General Post Office in St Mary-le-Grand, London. 1879.; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century
5311134 An engraving depicting a young girl learning to sew in a cottage kitchen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a mother and daughter together sitting at the fireside, 19th century
5310756 An engraving depicting a mother and daughter together sitting at the fireside, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon titled Sauce for the Gander commenting on the engineers strike in Newcastle which supported the reduction of
5308831 Cartoon titled Sauce for the Gander commenting on the engineers strike in Newcastle which supported the reduction of working hours to nine hours a day; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a woman serving a meal
5308944 Engraving depicting a woman serving a meal; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman serving a meal. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British illustrator and Water-colourist

Maids from adjoining terraced houses making the most of 'sweeping the steps' as an opportunity for a good
3478238 Maids from adjoining terraced houses making the most of 'sweeping the steps' as an opportunity for a good gossip

Chimney sweep and boy
3478935 Chimney sweep and boy; (add.info.: Chimney sweep and boy, London, 17th century, circa 1688.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young woman, sewing, 1884
3478874 Young woman, sewing, 1884; (add.info.: For English 19th century, young women, sewing needlework was considered a suitable remunerative employment)

Young female factory worker on her way to work, 1880
3478873 Young female factory worker on her way to work, 1880; (add.info.: Young female factory worker on her way to work, London, 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dressmaker delivering a dress while walking under an umbrella in the rain, 1850
3478872 Dressmaker delivering a dress while walking under an umbrella in the rain, 1850; (add.info.: Dressmaker delivering a dress while walking under an umbrella in the rain)

Woman on her train journey from home to her first job in service, 1882
3478871 Woman on her train journey from home to her first job in service, 1882; (add.info.: Young countrywoman on her train journey from home to her first job in service London)

Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869
3478870 Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East End of London)

Having one's haircut, by one of the new lady barbers, 1868
3478867 Having one's haircut, by one of the new lady barbers, 1868; (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch, London, 1868, showing the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair eut)

A Hebridean housewife
5308103 A Hebridean housewife.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Hebridean housewife doing her washing. The Hebrides is an archipelago comprising hundreds of islands off the northwest coast of)

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales
5309191 Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info.: Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale)

Satirical cartoon showing two women washing-up dishes in a kitchen. 1860
5311164 Satirical cartoon showing two women washing-up dishes in a kitchen. 1860; (add.info.: Date: 1860); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the lady of the house arranging flowers while the maid brings her water
5310782 An engraving depicting the lady of the house arranging flowers while the maid brings her water and a selection of vases, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG

Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888
3479873 Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided in running a middle class English household)

Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory collapsing, 1890
3478941 Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory collapsing, 1890; (add.info.: Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory collapsing from bad ventilation)

Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890
3478930 Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890; (add.info.: Advert for Remington Typewriter, in an American newspaper, dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls Flower brigade, 1882
3478869 Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls Flower brigade, 1882; (add.info.: Making artificial flowers, in the work-shop of the Girls Flower brigade, Clerkenwell, London, 1882)

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales
5309189 Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info.: Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale)

A young woman sewing
5312172 A young woman sewing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman sewing: needlework was considered a suitable employment for gentlewomen. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Repairing an item of clothing, 1882
3479029 Repairing an item of clothing, 1882; (add.info.: Female shown repairing a piece of clothing with a sewing kit that is placed on the table. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A group of women sat gossiping around a raging fire, 1850
3478239 A group of women sat gossiping around a raging fire, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of women sat gossiping around a raging fire)

Photographic print of Breton women
3077680 Photographic print of Breton women; (add.info.: Photographic print of Breton women, sat stitching. The Bretons are an ethnic group located in the region of Brittany in France)

Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860
3478875 Woman being rejected for employment sewing, 1860; (add.info.: Woman being rejected for employment sewing, as an outworker. England, 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874
3478933 A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874; (add.info.: A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England)

Group of Arab Nomad women washing clothes at an oasis in the desert. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet)
5306155 Group of Arab Nomad women washing clothes at an oasis in the desert. by Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet). 1861 - 1929

Women and children work in dangerous conditions, 1851
3478934 Women and children work in dangerous conditions, 1851 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Women and children work in dangerous conditions in the doubling room)

Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas)
3078703 Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas) by English School; (add.info.: Portrait of Perfect Wife by an anonymous Tudor artist. Dated 17th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

A wife greeting her husband
3734116 A wife greeting her husband. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a wife greeting her husband outside of their home as she aerates her bread dough)

Upper-class English couples, 1871
3479870 Upper-class English couples, 1871 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: George du Maurier cartoon from Punch Magazine)

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"Breaking Gender Roles: Advancing Ambition in the Augmented Reality Era" In a world where traditional they have long defined societal expectations, the notion of breaking free from these constraints is an ongoing breakthrough. From historic paintings capturing Arab Nomad women washing clothes at an oasis to women and children working in dangerous conditions, we witness their resilience and determination to challenge norms. The portrait of a perfect wife may have once depicted subservience, but today it symbolizes strength and empowerment. A wife greeting her husband now signifies equality and partnership. Even upper-class English couples in 1871 dared to defy conventions by embracing progressive attitudes towards gender roles. Engravings showcasing women knitting or Welsh girls at a hiring fair remind us that throughout history, females have been active contributors to society's fabric. And let's not forget the wealthy Victorian family where mothers rocked their babies while simultaneously managing households – multitasking pioneers ahead of their time. But as times change, so do behaviors. The modern woman embraces augmented reality with ardent aspiration and an unyielding attitude. No longer confined by societal expectations, she stands tall with bare chests on beaches or confidently dons a bikini without judgment. Gone are the days when bodybuilding was exclusively for men; today's gyms are filled with strong women forging bonds through shared fitness goals. These brave individuals redefine what it means to be feminine while challenging stereotypes surrounding physical strength. As we navigate this ever-evolving landscape of gender roles, let us celebrate those who dare to break out from antiquated molds. Together, we can create a future where ambition knows no bounds and augmented reality becomes our canvas for true equality.