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During the war, most men whom were able, had to fight. Many of the jobs in manufacturing were done by women. It was found that in most cases, the women could perform as well, or better than their male counter parts. Thus, it opened a door.
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∙ 12y agoUp until WWII, most women were perfectly happy being the little homemaker and not lifting a finger to do work for money. When the war started, women were need to work in the factories producing just about everything to keep the country and military running. This was difficult for them because 1. they had never had to put on pants and do men's work before and 2. a lot of people did not like them doing it, but they didn't have much of a choice. Many women had to go to work to support their families because their husbands and/or fathers were at war. A lot of them were shunned, especially by older women and men.
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Minorities and women found employment opportunities mainly?
in war-related industries
How did World War 1 impact the lives of women in the US after the war?
Women began playing a large role in the workforce.
The gains made by American women during World War 1 are?
Increased support for women's right to vote.
What were the economic and social effects of World War 2 on the Us?
on the US?? nothin' we wern't in ww2
How did the women contribute to Americas war effort in world war?
they joined the army as nurses and hospital workers-apex
What has the author Gail Braybon written?
Gail Braybon has written: 'Attitudes to working class women in industry during the First World War' 'Women workers in the First World War' -- subject(s): Employment, History, Influence, Public opinion, Women, World War, 1914-1918 'Out of the cage' -- subject(s): Employment, History, Social conditions, Women, World War, 1914-1918, World War, 1939-1945
How long did women work in factories in world war 2?
1941-1946 until soldiers came back from overseas. prewar women employment 26% wartime employment 36% post war employment returned to 26%
What effects did post world war 2 have on women in America?
911 was bad
How World War 1 did not help to liberate Canadian women?
When the men came back from war women were fired from their jobs so that men returning from the war could find employment.
What has the author Gareth Griffiths written?
Gareth Griffiths has written: 'Women's factory work in World War I' -- subject(s): Employment, History, Industrial mobilization, Women, World War, 1914-1918
What effects did the World War 2 have on American Women?
because that was the time when women got there right to vote in 1920.
What were some of the bad effects for women during or after World War 2?
Becoming a widow.
What new employment opportunities did Canadian women have after World War 2?
to gain more territory in the Pacific region.
Were women forced to contribute to the war effort in World War 2?
In WW2 Britain had national service for childless women aged 19 to 30 for most of the war. Most of the women weren't put into uniform but had to work in designated employment.
Women and World War I?
World War 1 was a pivotal time period for women. It gave women the opportunity to prove themselves in a male- dominated society, doing more than cleaning houses and tending children. With so many men at war, there was a large gap in employment and in response, women came in to replace them!
What effects did women have on world war 1?
They gained the right to vote and sexual equality.
How was the employment void filled in World War 2?
It was filled by the 6.5 million women who wento work in the US Defense plants.
