they were mainly the same like now. They do nursing.
jobs in heavy industry
jobs in heavy industry
No.
Women during the civil war could not have any jobs unless they were slaves and/or being in the house taking care of their children.
Rejected the traditional dress and actions of women of the early 20th century
There were few jobs available to women who lived during the 1750s. These included running a shop and teaching children.
Often women took on the jobs that men who had gone to fight in the armed forces had such as steelwork etc.
many women lost their industrial jobs but returned to clerical jobs
Women and black men did many jobs during the war that had previously been done only by white men. After the war, some were able to keep their new jobs, and many were not.
In the 19th century, most women did not work at jobs outside the home, pursue an education, or have an active social life outside of their home. Women were primarily known as wives and mothers. Women of the 21st century balance a work and family life, while pursuing a higher education. Many women of the 21st century hold high-ranking positions in major companies, while others become doctors or lawyers. They can participate in elections and run for public office.
During the 1800s, women started to look for more ways to be independent, rather than rely on their husbands. They chose to do men's jobs and professions.
During WWII women found atypical manufacturing jobs that were left vacant by men who left to fight. These jobs were welding, assembling, and riveting to name a few. This is where the phrase "Rosie the Riveter" came from. The tragedy is that when the men returned from war, the women were fired from the jobs they performed while the men were away.