Multiple choice general knowledge

Brownie Wise was presented to the company's representatives as something of an idealized 1950s woman. The essential liberation of many women through earning their own salary in the context of male-driven post-World War II, pre-feminist culture of the 1950s created many challenges. Her own relationship with the company was in constant flux. Soon the private face and the public one eventually headed towards irreconcilable differences as Wise's success turned her into a celebrity. In 1958 the company forced Wise out. Soon after every reference to her was removed from company literature; it was as if she had never existed. She owned no stock and left with 1 year's salary. Which Company?

  1. Tupperware

  2. Lux

  3. camel cigarette

  4. HLL
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Brownie Wise was a pioneering sales executive at Tupperware who revolutionized direct selling through Tupperware parties. She became the face of the brand in the 1950s but was forced out in 1958 as her celebrity status threatened the company's male leadership. The company systematically erased her contributions from their history, removing all mentions of her from promotional materials.

Keep practicing — related questions