The approval of more married women working in the business world became more widely acceptable. And magazines began advertising men working alongside women equally. Women most commonly worked in administration and executive jobs such as accountants or buyers.

The 80's were also a period in which the feminist movement became more popular which would have been what encouraged the change in the role that women played in society.

In 1985 women were given the right of equal pay act which allowed them to earn the same amount of money as men. This was followed by the sex discrimination act in 1986 which allowed women to retire at the same age as men.

During the 80's there were many other acts established such as the right for women to apply for credit cards in their own name but it was still early days for the acceptance of the new placement of women in society from men and even some women's point of views.

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