"So, it is conceivable that as they were absorbed into labor force at least, for several years, that it could initially have a dampening effect on productivity growth." That is absurd. You think women were less productive than men. OK, then try and think logically about this. If your theory was correct, then as less productive women entered the labor force, productivity would decline, by definition. But productivity did NOT decline, it has continued its nearly monotonic upward trajectory between WWII and today with no real changes. It is only the connection between wages and productivity that was severed.

You want an example? Try any industry that has organized labor. Check out John Deere or Caterpillar. Take a gander at what happens when Walmart moves into a community, see what happens to wages of retail employees. The examples are endless, if you open your eyes, and your mind.

Don't respond. I don't feel like doing a back and forth with you, you are convinced of your superior knowledge, and you will refute everything I said with nonsense. Have a nice day.