Before women’s liberation and the feminist movement of the 70’s, women’s career opportunities were limited. If they were not satisfied being housewives or homemakers, societal norms disallowed them to pursue other avenues.
It’s no wonder, then, that when Avon came calling, women answered.
This sales method that was based on door-to-door sales became one of the most popular and successful avenues for both women and the company that provided the products.
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