During World War II, approximately 6 million women entered the workforce in the United States alone to fill roles traditionally held by men who were serving in the military. They took on a variety of jobs, including factory work in munitions and aircraft production, as well as roles in transportation, engineering, and logistics. Additionally, women served in the armed forces in non-combat positions, such as nursing and administrative support. This significant shift contributed to changing perceptions of women's capabilities in the workforce.
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
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.
Women had the most tedious jobs, children had the most dangerous jobs, and both were paid less than men.
During world war 2, there were about 25 % to 30 % of women who worked outside the house at paying jobs. More married women, more mothers, and more minority women found jobs than had before the war.
jobs in heavy industry
jobs in heavy industry
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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.
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
they served Caesar and did his bidding.
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.
the men hunted, women took care of the houses and children
Following a woker as he performs his daily duties
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.