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(The first 3 sentences were added to the end of the introduction paragraph on the Marriage bar's page. The 2 sub-headings were new additions.)

There are two types of marriage bars. The “hire bar” preventing the hiring of married women and the “retain bar” preventing the retention of married workers. Unfortunately for widowed women with children, they are still considered to be married preventing them from being hired.

Reasons for Marriage Bars
According to The Spectator, a British conservative magazine, there are a few reasons given for the implementation of the marriage bars. They argue women who are married are supported by their husbands, therefore they do not need jobs. Marriage bars provided more opportunity for those who actually need employment, such as single women. Another argument the Spector makes states unmarried women are more reliable and mobile than married women. Since single women do not have a family or other pressing responsibilities, they are more reliable and flexible than married women. The last point made by this magazine involves the turnover rate. The turnover rate for women in these jobs is high because lots of young single women eventually get married. Since they do not hold their positions very long, it gives them less of an opportunity for advancement and promotions.

Exceptions to Marriage Bars
Women's History Matters states there are some exceptions to the marriage bars. In contrary to urban areas, rural areas needed teachers so they were willing to hire married women. Schools were also willing to hire women if they could prove her husband was “invalid, insane, or unable to provide for the family", then she could sometimes find a job.  Marriage bars were less strict during World War II because the women were needed again for these jobs.  For example, in Montana 1500 women were welcomed back into the school systems for the duration of the war only.  Discrimination against married female teachers was not terminated until 1964 with the passing of the Civil Rights Act.