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The social limitations for women as they were excluded female involvement on the battlefield except when nurses behind the lines cooks. I would think that maybe some posed as men during the war to fight alongside family members or to show the nation that they were able ready.
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Which best describes women who went to work during wartime?
Soldiers on the home front.
Did the women work has soldiers during World War 2?
Yes, women worked as soldiers, sailors and air personnel. They did everything except front line combat.
Why did many doctors and soldiers not want women nurses during the civil war?
they felt that women's were too delicate for such work and men disproved because of women doing what was considered men's work.To be honest, I don't believe men would disapprove of women saving their life. Unless, the were sexist.
Which two women are known for their work as nurses and leaders during the Civil War?
During the American Civil War, about 2,000 women volunteered as nurses. Two nurses who are known for their work as nurses and leaders were Dorothea Dix and Abigail Hopper Gibbons.
What new responsibilities did women take on during the Civil War?
They joined their loved ones and helped fight with the men and helped by making weapons fixing clothes and caring for the men when they got wounded. Women facilitated the work of the soldiers by helping the various units to prepare and transport food or to carry out spy missions. A majority of the women were civilians and that is why it was difficult to tell if they were spies.In the Civil War, women in the south took care of farms when the men were away fighting. Overall, women had to contribute to society outside of their house much more during the Civil War.Generally, women contributed by:encouraging enlistmentraising fundsprovisioning soldierscaring for the woundedestablishing schools in liberated southassuming tasks of husbands and brothers back homesome women posed as male soldiers and saw combatworking in government jobs and retail trades.
What kind of work did woman and African Americans do during the war?
Depends on the war. I know in the civil war African Americans would be chefs, among other little jobs for the Confederates, and that in the south women tended to make clothing for the soldiers.
How did citizens aid the us during World War 1?
Citizens assisted in raising foods for the soldiers. Citizens also provided material for soldiers. Women also contributed to work in the factories.
What did women do during world war 1 and why could they not work?
They did work. They took over all the mens jobs as they had to go to war. many women would be trained up as nurses and help the injured soldiers at war
What kinds of discrimination did women challenge during the civil rights era?
Women wanted equal pay for equal work. Women historically got less pay than men did for the same amount of work. Women also didn't get the best jobs.
What did Cady Stanton do to help end slavery?
She was a activist for women's rights. She worked for the right for women to vote and get divorce. During the civil war her work was to speak against slavery.
What was one of the new career opportunities that were opened to women during the US Civil War?
Ordinary women on both sides of the US Civil War had a number of new career opportunities. Among them was the chance to become postal workers. Previously this civil service career ladder for women was dominated by men. Women continued to work in the post offices after the war.
What would keep women from working in architectural and civil drafters?
There is no reason why women can not work in architecture or civil drafting. Anyone with the skills and interest for those professions should be able to do the work.
