Think of it like this. Say that... You were a woman!
Women:
All the men are gone to war, sure there are some still here, but most have gone to war. You take their places in factories you made weapons. Tanks, and bombs.
Children:
Your dad is gone. You do help out more in the house. You help with subsistence farming.
Men:
You're working. You help carpool and you all work together. Or wait for your draft in silent dread...