How Far Did Women’s Lives Change L5 Flashcards
What were most women’s jobs in the early 1900s?
Working at home, raising children, cooking, and cleaning.
How did WWI change women’s job opportunities?
They took on roles as farmers, bus drivers, and factory workers.
What happened to women’s jobs after the war?
Many were forced back into domestic service when men returned.
What voting rights did women have in 1900?
None.
What was the voting age for women after WWI (1918)?
Over 30, if married or a homeowner.
When did women get equal voting rights with men?
1928, when the voting age was lowered to 21.
What was women’s behavior like in the early 1900s?
They were not allowed to go out alone or drink/smoke in public.
How did WWI change women’s independence?
They became more independent, going out alone and working.
What were ‘Flappers’ in the 1920s?
Young, independent women who smoked, drank, and swore, challenging traditional norms.
How did fashion change for women from 1900 to the 1920s?
1900s: Long skirts, corsets, big hats, no makeup. WWI: Women wore trousers and cut their hair short for work. 1920s: Shorter skirts, trousers, and continued short hair.
