As a young woman you've realized that life is pretty darned tough. That money is important. And that you have certain standards for a man, a career and a lifestyle below which you are loathe to go willingly.
On this thread you've learned another important lesson. Smile prettily, be positive (cause boys like that in their gals!) and never, ever mention all that foolish stuff about careers and lifesyle again.
All I know is that my grandparents survived the depression. When they died a few years ago they owned their home and they had lots of land. Part of their land is used for logging which still makes about $100,000 every few years, and my mom and her siblings still get to enjoy that.
My grandfather was a school teacher who moved up the ranks to being a principal.
My mom also worked when I started in 2nd grade. She became a very successful real estate agent, and was one of the top agents in her office. She quit after about 7 years because it took too much time.
She is in her 70s, and she is still working. She has an antigue shop. My dad helps her. My dad hasn't worked for quite a few years.
I think it is nice that women stayed at home when their kids were little, and then they had nice careers after their kids were in school. I think women like my mom make good role models for todays mothers.
We had to start somewhere. Try not to denigrate those who paved the way for you to have the choices you have today.