# Vintage Sexism: 1943 Guide to Hiring Women **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 29, 2009, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169 "2009-09-29T09:25:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/1 "2009-09-29T09:25:23Z")
![http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk34/feministing/1943guide.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/8/f8bc3df2aed23f7f6e3d7befe9367a0b45d2877b.jpeg) > This gem is from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine, written for male supervisors of women during World War II. These were “helpful tips” on supervising women at work: > > 1. **Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they’re less likely to be flirtatious,** they need the work or they wouldn’t be doing it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently. > 1. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. > **Older women who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy.** It’s always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy. > 1. General experience indicates that **“husky” girls - those who are just a little on the heavy side - are more even tempered** and efficient than their underweight sisters. > 1. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination - one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit, but reveals whether the employee-to-be has any **female weaknesses** which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job. > 1. Stress at the outset the importance of time the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up. > 1. Give the female employee a definite day-long schedule of duties so that they’ll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them, but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves. > 1. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be less nervous and happier with change. > 1. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day. > 1. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can’t shrug off harsh words the way men do. Never ridicule a woman - it breaks her spirit and cuts off her efficiency. > 1. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl’s husband or father may swear vociferously, she’ll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this. > 1. Get enough size variety in operator’s uniforms so that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can’t be stressed too much in keeping women happy." ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/2 "2009-09-29T09:28:41Z")
:lol: awesome ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/3 "2009-09-29T09:32:20Z")
hilarious. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/4 "2009-09-29T09:34:16Z")
Fuck, those can still be applied, no? LOL at 6 and 8. ---
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/5 "2009-09-29T09:35:19Z")
rofl ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/6 "2009-09-29T09:37:32Z")
original link? where is it I need to send this to someone ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/7 "2009-09-29T09:38:49Z")
crap, I forgot to cut and paste at the end… via digg: [http://www.feministing.com/archives/017848.html](http://www.feministing.com/archives/017848.html) ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/8 "2009-09-29T09:45:44Z")
We need more of this ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/9 "2009-09-29T09:48:09Z")
I support this :tup: 1940’s were bad ass ---
**Author:** ![Eazy716](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eazy716/32/7443_2.png) [@Eazy716](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eazy716)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/10 "2009-09-29T09:51:17Z")
sounds about right ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/11 "2009-09-29T09:57:33Z")
> [@jt76](#): > > I support this :tup: > > 1940’s were bad ass +1 ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/12 "2009-09-29T10:01:48Z")
The same rules are still around, they’re just unwritten. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/13 "2009-09-29T10:17:34Z")
Outstanding article. Now to show it to the old lady… ---
**Author:** ![copperlegend](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copperlegend/32/7445_2.png) [@copperlegend](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/copperlegend)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/14 "2009-09-29T10:35:25Z")
clearly the OP is not getting laid tonight. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/15 "2009-09-29T10:37:26Z")
clearly somebody is just going to miss her turn. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/16 "2009-09-29T10:46:34Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > The same rules are still around, they’re just unwritten. +1, you just can’t actually say it anymore, but i’m sure employers think it 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/17 "2009-09-29T11:32:04Z")
> [@jt76](#): > > I support this :tup: > > 1940’s were bad ass +2 :bigclap: ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/18 "2009-09-29T11:40:42Z")
We just hired another female for something to look at :sario: ---
**Author:** ![FabesVW](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fabesvw/32/5345_2.png) [@FabesVW](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FabesVW)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/19 "2009-09-29T21:52:07Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > We just hired another female for something to look at :sario: I need a job. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psngrseatsr4boys/32/3078_2.png) [@PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PsngrSeatsR4Boys)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169/20 "2009-09-29T22:29:34Z")
> 1. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day. LOLZ, I definitely used to come into work smelling like beer and looking like a $2 bill. I could have used a break like this a few years ago. This is priceless. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vintage-sexism-1943-guide-to-hiring-women/74169.md?page=2)