positive effects of the war on women

Question 1

before the war

Answer 1

many women were working in shops, offices, professions like medicine and teaching.
however the war accelerated these changes

Question 2

women needed as the workforce (due to men fighting)

Answer 2

did traditionally male jobs e.g. factories, office, transport, non-combatant jobs in Armed forces. helped Britain to win the war (maintained industries at home)
7.3 million women in work by 1918

Question 3

changed views of women

Answer 3

previously viewed as weak and only capable of housework
they were able to prove themselves

Question 4

1919 Sex Disqualification Act

Answer 4

allowed for jobs in Civil Service, Local Government and jury

Question 5

fashion changed

Answer 5

shorter skirts and hair
shows greater freedom

Question 6

how many women were working in munitions by 1918?

Answer 6

in 1914, 82,000 women were working in munitions which rose to 947,000 by 1918

Question 7

female doctors

Answer 7

in 1911, there were 411 female doctors, but by 1921, there were 1253 female doctors

Question 8

female patrols

Answer 8

by 1917, 4000 patrols from the women’s police force & other volunteers kept an eye on the domestic lives of women, as the illegitimate births increased and there were reports of more sexual activity