Question

Women condition and status before the war?

Answer 1

Women's work in WW1

During WWI (1914-1918), large numbers of women were recruited into jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight in the war. New jobs were also created as part of the war effort, for example in munitions factories. The high demand for weapons resulted in the munitions factories becoming the largest single employer of women during 1918. Though there was initial resistance to hiring women for what was seen as ‘men’s work’, the introduction of conscription in 1916 made the need for women workers urgent. Around this time, the government began coordinating the employment of women through campaigns and recruitment drives.

Answer 2

Before World War 2 had erupted Women were not being treated very well. They worked as housewives around the house, and the men had jobs. Those who had jobs were secretary's and clerks. Their status was considered low, since they didn't really have a job. During World War 2, Women took up the job's of men who had left because of the war, and had joined the military. Women had also worked in factories during the war. After the war, their status had increased as Men would start to think positive of them.