The Effect of Women's Contribution, 1945-51 Flashcards
1
Q
what was the percent of single women who were paid in work in 1951
A
73%
2
Q
name one benefit of women in WW2
A
women could succeed in completing the same jobs as men
3
Q
what was the percentage of women that believed that married women should not go out to work in 1947
A
58%
4
Q
when was the equal pay commissions set up?
A
1944
5
Q
why did the commission not recommend changes?
A
as equal pay to men was not a difference
6
Q
in late 1961 how many percent of doctors were women?
A
15%
7
Q
in late 1961 how many percent of lawyers were women?
A
3%
8
Q
what effect did the shutting down of nurseries have on women
A
they had to leave jobs if they had young children
9
Q
why was there no change in women role in society?
A
- most men were not enthusiastic supporters of the new independent role of women
- the media continued to portray women in their stereotyped domestic role
10
Q
what was the average male manual worker’s wage in 1944?
A
£5.70
