One way many women’s lives changed in the 1950s was that they
a. were granted the right to vote.
b. were by new household technology.
c. were able to legally obtain an abortion.
d. were granted equal funding for school athletics.

The correct answer B) were helped by new household technology.  

One way many women’s lives changed in the 1950s was that they were helped by new household technology.

One of the great advantages for women dedicated to taking care of the family at home was the new household technology that really facilitates the daily house chores. For instance, in the 1950s many American homes already had electricity and that is why they could use technological devices for cooking in the kitchen or in cleaning. The Refrigerator was of the utmost help. Other families could afford a freezer, even a dishwasher. These products represented a real time-saver for women. To better cleaning and save time, the washing machine transformed the lives of women in the house.