Employment and Change in “A Woman’s World”

Based on the “A Woman’s World: Department Stores and the Evolution of Women’s Employment, 1870-1920” book discusses how the employment of women in department stores changed society.

Using Theresa McBride’s “A Woman’s World: Department Stores and the Evolution of Women’s Employment, 1870-1920”, explain why women sought out employment in department stores. What were the benefits to them? What were the benefits to the store owners? How might this have changed society for the better?