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.
in war-related industries
Women began playing a large role in the workforce.
During World War II, women in both the United States and Great Britain took on significant roles to support the war effort, stepping into jobs traditionally held by men, who were away fighting. In the U.S., women were encouraged to work in factories and serve in military auxiliary roles, symbolized by the iconic "Rosie the Riveter." Similarly, British women joined the workforce in munitions and other essential industries, as well as serving in organizations like the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. While both nations saw a shift in societal norms regarding women's roles, the post-war impact varied, with the U.S. seeing a quicker return to traditional roles, whereas Britain experienced a more lasting change in women's employment opportunities.
Increased support for women's right to vote.
they joined the army as nurses and hospital workers-apex
1941-1946 until soldiers came back from overseas. prewar women employment 26% wartime employment 36% post war employment returned to 26%
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
When the men came back from war women were fired from their jobs so that men returning from the war could find employment.
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Gareth Griffiths has written: 'Women's factory work in World War I' -- subject(s): Employment, History, Industrial mobilization, Women, World War, 1914-1918
because that was the time when women got there right to vote in 1920.
Becoming a widow.
to gain more territory in the Pacific region.
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.
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!
It was filled by the 6.5 million women who wento work in the US Defense plants.
They gained the right to vote and sexual equality.