Even the Equal Pay Act passed in 1963, many women still face pay inequality today, especially minorities.
While Madame Ratignolle sews new winter outfits for her children, Edna is content that her own's needs are currently met.
However, it was not until about the 1870s that medical schools slowly began to come around to the idea of accepting women.
Menial labor jobs did not include benefits like vacation or health insurance.