 During this period, most women were secondary earners and worked in "pink-collar" jobs as secretaries, teachers, nurses, social workers and librarians.Even though higher education was accessible for women, most women did not establish careers, and went to college to meet their spouses rather than to further their education.Goldin argues that the transformation in female labor force participation is due to changes in factors such as female horizons, identities, and average marrying age.