Women began to become independent during the Gilded Age as a result of urbanization. Women were no longer stuck at home with their only job being taking care of children and their home, instead they got jobs in factories and textile mills.During this time, women began to fight for their own equality.omen began to become independent during the Gilded Age as a result of urbanization. Women were no longer stuck at home with their only job being taking care of children and their home, instead they got jobs in factories and textile mills.