Before They Are Six (1943)

This short documentary offers an early example of the challenges faced by working mothers. As women entered the workforce in greater numbers during WWII, their young children were cared for by others. At day nurseries, trained staff supervised children’s meals, health and play. Toddlers are taught how to wash and dress themselves and to put their toys away tidily. The film is an intriguing portrait of the nascent mid-20th century world of work for women and their families. - NFB

Date de sortie
1943-01-02
Durée
17 min
Genres
Documentaire
Réalisateur
Gudrun Parker

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